Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

225 topics in this forum

1. Missing insulation in vaulted ceiling 1 2 3

   By d87francis, October 29, 2023
   • 63 replies
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   • kandgmitchell
   • November 21, 2023

2. How to reinforce a roof with raised tie trusses

   By Lee Calladine, October 16, 2023   

   • loft truss
   • loft conversion
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     • loft conversion
     • raised tie truss
   • 1 reply
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   • Mr Punter
   • October 16, 2023

3. Plant room in loft, possible?

   By jayc89, January 26, 2023
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   • Andehh
   • September 2, 2023

4. Split Purlin Helpppp!

   By john_smith93, August 29, 2023
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   • FuerteStu
   • September 1, 2023

5. Dormer cheek edpm

   By Kai casswell, August 27, 2023
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   • Dave Jones
   • August 27, 2023

6. Dormer cheek to thin pitch at gable and bottom

   By FuerteStu, August 20, 2023
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   • nod
   • August 20, 2023

7. Face mask advice/recommendation for loft insulation work

   By Rob99, July 29, 2023
   • 14 replies
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   • Conor
   • July 30, 2023

8. How to finish dormer roof to eaves

   By Matt1972, July 15, 2023
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   • Dave Jones
   • July 16, 2023

9. Basic Loft/Utility Room

   By Invader75, July 4, 2023
   • 5 replies
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   • joe90
   • July 4, 2023

10. Does a basement count as a storey for fire rated loft hatch requirements

    By Thorfun, June 16, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • kandgmitchell
    • June 16, 2023

11. Loft hatch and ladders for timber frame passive house

    By kaye, October 23, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • JtG
    • May 26, 2023

12. Cheap and cheerful loft hatch

    By jayc89, May 18, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • elite
    • May 18, 2023

13. Vaulted ceiling - Air gap

    By richo106, April 23, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • Iceverge
    • April 25, 2023

14. Loft beam, can it be removed?

    By cloud91, April 19, 2023   

    • loft
    • timber beam
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      • loft
      • timber beam
      • beam
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    • 20 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • April 20, 2023

15. Enlarging loft hatch

    By jayc89, April 16, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • jayc89
    • April 17, 2023

16. Vaulted ceiling joinery help

    By richo106, April 13, 2023
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    • richo106
    • April 17, 2023

17. Insulating our attic trusses

    By Barryscotland, March 23, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • Iceverge
    • March 25, 2023

18. Wood dormer windows allowing access for external decoration?

    By BarumMike, March 18, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 18, 2023

19. Shoddy work

    By Karoline handford, February 28, 2023
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    • Cpd
    • March 1, 2023

20. Has anyone got experience with underfloor heating for lofts?

    By Alexx, February 22, 2023
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    • Alexx
    • February 22, 2023

21. Electric loft ladder

    By health mechanic, January 26, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • ProDave
    • January 28, 2023

22. Downpipe Spacer Query

    By Angelheart, January 14, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • Angelheart
    • January 16, 2023

23. Loft conversion - first visit from building control

    By Vicki21, January 13, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • Vicki21
    • January 15, 2023

24. Condensation or another issue?

    By AH92, January 12, 2023   

    • loft
    • condensation wet timber frame
    • 15 replies
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    • AH92
    • January 13, 2023

25. OSB board

    By Trackman, January 8, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • Iceverge
    • January 8, 2023