Ceiling Deflection

[Nickfromwales]

7 hours ago, Wolfman310 said:

Do you think pipe work will need playing with?

Will be dependant on what is tapped (tee'd) off the rising cold mains, before it gets to the attic. Ideally the stockcock will supply the outside tap and cold water appliances, then you'll have a second non return (single check) valve to keep the stored energy in the accumulator for use with bathing etc only, as you don't want things like the washing machine and outside tap using the stored energy and then the shower being starved when you need to use it.

 

All the info you've provided says to me an acc'r on its own will be plenty enough additional potential here, to provide short-sharp boost for showering, and to bridge the times of less than brilliant pressure / flow from the network.    

[Wolfman310]

So the SE came and was rather interesting chat. 
 

waiting for them to confirm but their initial thoughts were.
1. They think the ceiling down and the joists that are deflected need cutting out as they are done with and will never have a flat roof again without. 
2. if you are doing that then they thought the new frame should go from internal wall to internal wall and ignore the wall plate as opposite the wall plate is only the timber with the joist hanger and the spans is large for it to sit on was initial impression. 

The existing joists can then connect back in to the new frame which will support the ceiling. 
 

 

not explained very well but will share the drawing when I get it. 

 

I think Oso were thinking something to be knocked up quick, but with a ceiling down and new frame, joists being cut and connected to rectify the issues is what it is. 
 

I can answer the question, Nick. Nothing connects as the water comes in from the bathroom (same one with the ceiling issue) 

 

it has the toilet on it only before it gets to the loft. 

the outside tap is fed off the pipe in the kitchen sink area that feeds the dishwasher/washing machine and isn’t separate, nor are the appliances so the kitchen will need a rejig by the sounds of it.