Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

221 topics in this forum

1. Replacement trusses for loft conversion

   By FingersAndThumbs, September 26, 2020   

   • roof
   • attic
   • (and 2 more)

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

2. Bespoke size wall hatch. Supplier recommendations?

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

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

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

4. Perlin Cross timber

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

5. 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

6. Loft boarding on angled trusses

   By AliG, September 28, 2020   

   • loft insulation
   • loft truss
   • 3 replies
   • 2.1k views
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   • AliG
   • September 28, 2020

7. Loft Access For Tenants

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

8. Permitted development confusion 200mm setback loft

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

9. Is this loft conversion feasible?

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

10. Loft Conversion is cold

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

11. Loft conversion + new build synergy

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

12. 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

13. Common rafter sistering

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

14. Raising Ceiling

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

15. Thoughts

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

16. 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

17. Custom size loft hatch.

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

18. Tricky Loft Conundrum 1 2

    By harry_angel, May 18, 2020   

    • loft conversion
    • 25 replies
    • 6.6k views
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    • PeterW
    • June 16, 2020

19. Installation of steels

    By CJE, May 17, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • CJE
    • May 17, 2020

20. Dormer extension, are 75 X 195 joists necessary?

    By DIYjake, May 10, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • DIYjake
    • May 10, 2020

21. Dormers - cost vs benefit

    By SuperJohnG, February 18, 2020   

    • dormer
    • 7 replies
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    • PeterW
    • February 18, 2020

22. Scaffolding needed?

    By Tyrone, December 1, 2019   

    • loft
    • conversion
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • loft
      • conversion
      • scaffolding
      • tiling
      • rsj
    • 1 reply
    • 3k views
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    • Russell griffiths
    • December 1, 2019

23. Cladding for bathroom?

    By Sealo0, November 25, 2019   

    • cladding
    • 3 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • November 25, 2019

24. cheek panels

    By dpmiller, December 17, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • dpmiller
    • November 5, 2019

25. Opinion on flat roofed dormers

    By Cian Mc, September 15, 2019
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    • Cian Mc
    • September 15, 2019