Eaves Storage Drawers - Structural Question

[Ramaya]

Hi, 

 

I am looking for some initial advice before I involve a structural engineer. 

 

I am looking to take advantage of the eaves storage space and create drawers that go into the eaves instead of reducing the attic space. 

 

I have attached a few photos of the roof construction and my questions are the following:

 

- The angled 4'' by 2'' are definitely structural. So can not be touched. 

 

- Then there are some vertical  2'' by 2'' that essentially form the frame for the internal walls that the plasterboard is nailed onto. Can these be removed?

 

Example of what I am looking to achieve. 

 

Eaves space

 

[ProDave]

The upright timbers forming the dwarf wall are non structural.  All the other angled timbers are part of the roof trusses and must not be touched.

 

You could make drawers that slide into each section between the trusses without disturbing those.

 

BUT before you embark upon this, you are talking of incorporating what is presently a cold area, into the room.  So you must first move your insulated envelope outwards to ensure the new storage space is now part of the insulated room space.

[Ramaya]

Hi Dave yes ofc the insulated envelope will move out and essentially refit the plaster boards at the back side of the Eaves, if that makes sense. 

 

I am also looking at a MVHR installation at the eaves does that section need to be insulated too? can the pipes run around the uninsulated part of the eaves space to route them around the flat?

 

Thanks