Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

229 topics in this forum

1. Fire Regs and stairs

   By EmB, February 5, 2021
   • 6 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • EmB
   • February 5, 2021

2. Extending a semi detached chalet style house

   By Sorin, April 10, 2020
   • 4 replies
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   • Sunny
   • February 3, 2021

3. loft conversion insulation query

   By Coffeepotclaire, January 30, 2021
   • 12 replies
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   • Coffeepotclaire
   • January 30, 2021

4. Dormer bungalow smoke alarms

   By Dedwards, January 22, 2021
   • 2 replies
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   • Dedwards
   • January 22, 2021

5. General loft, loft hatch and loft access information

   By eowens90, January 14, 2021
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   • Dave Jones
   • January 15, 2021

6. Attic room to liveable room- will I need architect plans?

   By Mrsrc, December 15, 2020
   • 20 replies
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   • Mrsrc
   • December 29, 2020

7. Roof Windows - Will they drive me mad?

   By Moggaman, April 14, 2019
   • 11 replies
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   • SteamyTea
   • December 28, 2020

8. 1960s Dormer bungalow building regs

   By Dedwards, November 9, 2020
   • 13 replies
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   • john0wingnut
   • December 18, 2020

9. Replacement trusses for loft conversion

   By FingersAndThumbs, September 26, 2020   

   • roof
   • attic
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     • roof
     • attic
     • attic truss
     • loft conversion
   • 19 replies
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   • john0wingnut
   • December 17, 2020

10. Bespoke size wall hatch. Supplier recommendations?

    By john0wingnut, December 17, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • Hobbiniho
    • December 17, 2020

11. what shall we do with existing roof conversion 1 2

    By nina, December 1, 2020
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    • Bitpipe
    • December 5, 2020

12. Perlin Cross timber

    By Doodlehime, November 23, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • Doodlehime
    • December 2, 2020

13. Recommendations for highly insulated, easy to use loft hatch & ladder

    By readiescards, May 26, 2016   

    • insulated
    • loft ladder
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      • insulated
      • loft ladder
      • loft hatch
    • 23 replies
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    • john0wingnut
    • November 29, 2020

14. Loft boarding on angled trusses

    By AliG, September 28, 2020   

    • loft insulation
    • loft truss
    • 3 replies
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    • AliG
    • September 28, 2020

15. Loft Access For Tenants

    By Onoff, September 23, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • recoveringbuilder
    • September 27, 2020

16. Permitted development confusion 200mm setback loft

    By Emmerski, September 23, 2020
    • 2 replies
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    • Big Jimbo
    • September 23, 2020

17. Is this loft conversion feasible?

    By Groovybug, September 10, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • Groovybug
    • September 11, 2020

18. Loft Conversion is cold

    By Rikki Holland, August 30, 2020
    • 17 replies
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    • tonyshouse
    • August 30, 2020

19. Loft conversion + new build synergy

    By mjward, August 19, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • mjward
    • August 21, 2020

20. Permitted Development loft conversion bungalow, with existing single storey extension

    By Emmerski, August 5, 2020   

    • permitted development
    • 2 replies
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    • Emmerski
    • August 5, 2020

21. Common rafter sistering

    By Jimbow, August 3, 2020
    • 2 replies
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    • Temp
    • August 5, 2020

22. Raising Ceiling

    By Laurence737, July 10, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • Laurence737
    • July 10, 2020

23. Thoughts

    By Linto, June 19, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • Linto
    • July 4, 2020

24. Help.! The purlin is in the way of the stairs.

    By Jml, June 18, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • DevilDamo
    • July 2, 2020

25. Custom size loft hatch.

    By Dannyj84, June 24, 2020
    • 6 replies
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    • recoveringbuilder
    • June 24, 2020