Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

237 topics in this forum

1. Where to put insulation in the loft?

   By Ed21, March 15, 2021
   • 1 reply
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   • syne
   • March 17, 2021

2. Plaster board

   By Diy, February 18, 2021   

   • anyone
   • 5 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • Diy
   • February 18, 2021

3. Roof sagging

   By Diy, February 16, 2021   

   • anyone
   • 2 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • Diy
   • February 16, 2021

4. Self contained loft conversion

   By Dennis 90, February 15, 2021
   • 1 reply
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   • Temp
   • February 15, 2021

5. rate my ladder modification 1 2

   By Dave_Watts, February 12, 2021
   • 43 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • February 12, 2021

6. L Shape Dormer under permitted development?

   By markymark, February 6, 2021
   • 2 replies
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   • markymark
   • February 9, 2021

7. Planning permission

   By Willl, January 23, 2021
   • 20 replies
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   • Willl
   • February 8, 2021

8. Opinions required

   By ElliotS, January 18, 2021   

   • loft conversion
   • extension
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • loft conversion
     • extension
     • planning permission
   • 1 reply
   • 1.8k views
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   • Adsibob
   • February 7, 2021

9. Fire Regs and stairs

   By EmB, February 5, 2021
   • 6 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • EmB
   • February 5, 2021

10. Extending a semi detached chalet style house

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

11. loft conversion insulation query

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

12. Dormer bungalow smoke alarms

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

13. General loft, loft hatch and loft access information

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

14. 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

15. Roof Windows - Will they drive me mad?

    By Moggaman, April 14, 2019
    • 11 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • SteamyTea
    • December 28, 2020

16. 1960s Dormer bungalow building regs

    By Dedwards, November 9, 2020
    • 13 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • john0wingnut
    • December 18, 2020

17. Replacement trusses for loft conversion

    By FingersAndThumbs, September 26, 2020   

    • roof
    • attic
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      • roof
      • attic
      • attic truss
      • loft conversion
    • 19 replies
    • 6k views
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    • john0wingnut
    • December 17, 2020

18. Bespoke size wall hatch. Supplier recommendations?

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

19. 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

20. Perlin Cross timber

    By Doodlehime, November 23, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • Doodlehime
    • December 2, 2020

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

    By readiescards, May 26, 2016   

    • insulated
    • loft ladder
    • (and 1 more)

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      • insulated
      • loft ladder
      • loft hatch
    • 23 replies
    • 10.8k views
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    • john0wingnut
    • November 29, 2020

22. Loft boarding on angled trusses

    By AliG, September 28, 2020   

    • loft insulation
    • loft truss
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • AliG
    • September 28, 2020

23. Loft Access For Tenants

    By Onoff, September 23, 2020
    • 9 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • recoveringbuilder
    • September 27, 2020

24. Permitted development confusion 200mm setback loft

    By Emmerski, September 23, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • Big Jimbo
    • September 23, 2020

25. Is this loft conversion feasible?

    By Groovybug, September 10, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Groovybug
    • September 11, 2020