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Andrew Vevers
Oct 11, 2005, 9:36:05 AM10/11/05
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This is probably beyond my diy abilities, but how do loft conversion
companies strengthen up the loft space when they remove the bracing struts
from prefabricated roof joists - those zig zag lengths of wood which get in
the way of turning it into a room. Can it be done without taking the tiles
off?
companies strengthen up the loft space when they remove the bracing struts
from prefabricated roof joists - those zig zag lengths of wood which get in
the way of turning it into a room. Can it be done without taking the tiles
off?
Bob Hill
Oct 11, 2005, 3:08:22 PM10/11/05
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"Andrew Vevers" <http://www.environmentalconsultants.co.uk> wrote in message
news:434bc07d$0$17364$cc9e...@news.dial.pipex.com...I would think it unlikely that a reputable loft company would hack about a
trussed rafter roof (a cowboy would, and do!). Trussed rafters, as I'm sure
you have worked out, are generally made of small section timber and rely for
their strength on load sharing between the various members. Take the
internal bracing away, they would flop about and the roof collapse. On top
of that the ceiling ties would be of indequate section to become floor
joists. If you want to do a loft conversion, then the only way would be
replace the roof either with new room-in-roof trusses or a built on site cut
rafter roof and new floor joists. If you are considering this, I would
strongly advise obtaining professional architectural and engineering advice
(not from a loft company).
news:434bc07d$0$17364$cc9e...@news.dial.pipex.com...
trussed rafter roof (a cowboy would, and do!). Trussed rafters, as I'm sure
you have worked out, are generally made of small section timber and rely for
their strength on load sharing between the various members. Take the
internal bracing away, they would flop about and the roof collapse. On top
of that the ceiling ties would be of indequate section to become floor
joists. If you want to do a loft conversion, then the only way would be
replace the roof either with new room-in-roof trusses or a built on site cut
rafter roof and new floor joists. If you are considering this, I would
strongly advise obtaining professional architectural and engineering advice
(not from a loft company).
Bob H
Andrew Vevers
Oct 13, 2005, 6:13:35 AM10/13/05
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Many thanks Bob. As suspected, but it would be nice to create a bit of
storage space up there. Thanks also for data on water tanks.
storage space up there. Thanks also for data on water tanks.
Andrew
Andrew Vevers
Oct 13, 2005, 7:41:45 AM10/13/05
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news:434e3199$0$17367$cc9e...@news.dial.pipex.com...
> Many thanks Bob. As suspected, but it would be nice to create a bit of
> storage space up there. Thanks also for data on water tanks.
>
> Andrew
>
>
> Many thanks Bob. As suspected, but it would be nice to create a bit of
> storage space up there. Thanks also for data on water tanks.
>
> Andrew
>
>
Incidentally, I'm told by a builder that for only £2000 extra cost when
being originally built, you can have a proper open-spaced loft which can be
converted later at much cheaper cost.
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