Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

225 topics in this forum

1. Loft conversion - cavity between new loft floor and old ceiling?

   By -crashd, January 5, 2023
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   • -crashd
   • January 6, 2023

2. Help with finishing off ridge tile with EPDM to maximise internal loft height - L shaped dormer

   By Matt1972, December 22, 2022
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   • Matt1972
   • December 30, 2022

3. Extending an existing dormer in all directions, plus insulating other parts of the chalet roof

   By Del-inquent, December 11, 2022
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   • Radian
   • December 17, 2022

4. Reinforce or replace ceiling joists?

   By retrophit, November 7, 2022
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   • Gus Potter
   • December 7, 2022

5. Loft conversion.

   By Andrew1974, November 28, 2022
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   • Andrew1974
   • November 29, 2022

6. Replacement of Fascias & Soffits - Chrysotile Query

   By Angelheart, November 26, 2022
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   • Gone West
   • November 27, 2022

7. Boarding out loft solutions

   By jayc89, November 20, 2022
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   • S2D2
   • November 21, 2022

8. Removing Loft Conversion?

   By Ando, October 31, 2022
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   • Ando
   • November 3, 2022

9. Order cost comparison

   By Reuben, October 31, 2022
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   • Reuben
   • October 31, 2022

10. Raising the roof, scissor or raised tie truss...

    By bobbert, October 19, 2022   

    • scissor truss
    • raised tie truss
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • scissor truss
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      • loft conversion
      • king truss
    • 10 replies
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    • joe90
    • October 25, 2022

11. Hip To Gable Loft Conversion - How Can We Save?

    By Charliesunnysky, October 14, 2022
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    • Gus Potter
    • October 14, 2022

12. dormer valley board

    By luk4sh31, October 9, 2022
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    • luk4sh31
    • October 9, 2022

13. Initial thoughts on loft conversation

    By Coop5, September 14, 2022
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    • Coop5
    • September 14, 2022

14. Loft Conversion (Storage) help

    By gavmc88, August 31, 2022
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    • gavmc88
    • August 31, 2022

15. new loft hatch....would you believe it?

    By saveasteading, August 24, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • August 25, 2022

16. Dormer construction - roofing felt as well as membrane?

    By Ian79, August 21, 2022
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    • Ian79
    • August 22, 2022

17. Loft conversion flooring

    By Rooftop, August 2, 2022
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    • Rooftop
    • August 2, 2022

18. Build a dormer window in an already reinforced roof

    By Keymon, July 10, 2022
    • 8 replies
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    • joe90
    • July 12, 2022

19. Weird plaster issue at 400mm centres

    By Adsibob, May 19, 2022
    • 13 replies
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    • Faz
    • June 18, 2022

20. Loft Room Hieight

    By Black Cat, May 29, 2022
    • 2 replies
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    • Black Cat
    • May 29, 2022

21. Is it possible? 1 2

    By CotswoldDoItUpper, March 9, 2022
    • 25 replies
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    • CotswoldDoItUpper
    • April 29, 2022

22. An alternative to RSJ in providing joist support

    By Annker, January 16, 2022
    • 24 replies
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    • Tylers
    • April 28, 2022

23. Making a 1800's roof airtight

    By jayc89, April 18, 2022
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    • jayc89
    • April 18, 2022

24. How to board loft - advice please!

    By Porthole, April 9, 2022
    • 13 replies
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    • Radian
    • April 12, 2022

25. Resilient Bar under Rafters

    By MortarThePoint, April 1, 2022
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    • MortarThePoint
    • April 1, 2022