steel barn class q

[tony sawyer]

Hi,

We are after advise from people who have done this and any tips or potential pit falls to avoid.

barn is modern steel structure built in 1996. passed structural reports and planning in Devon

Thanks

tony

[IanR]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Are you after Planning pitfalls with Class Q or design & engineering pitfalls for the conversion?

What are you trying to achieve? Long-term home for yourself? Do you have aspirations for a Passiv Haus type build? Is there a mezzanine or are you trying to introduce one?

Have you got any pictures? Is it a portal frame, with shallow pitch roof?

[kxi]

When you say 'passed ... planning' - can you provide more details? It has already been accepted under Class Q? Whether it's pre or post acceptance will make a big difference in the advice.

 

We also have a modern steel frame and it does present some challenges, but nothing that can't be overcome.