Hello guys,
I'm having a loft conversion but I'd like to lower the existing ceilings inside the bedrooms to make more space upstairs. ( make the room more usable on the corners)
My internal room ceilings are around 2500mm and I want to lower them to 2100mm.
My room spans are 4 .4M and require 9x3s. The plan is to use 8x2 wall plates and anchor them to the walls. hang the 9x3 floor joists by using the timber joist hangers and space the joists at 400 centers.
Do I need building regs ? The loft floor is already a part of the loft conversion.
I have emailed my buildings controlled officer for advice..
Any input guys ?
I'm having a loft conversion but I'd like to lower the existing ceilings inside the bedrooms to make more space upstairs. ( make the room more usable on the corners)
My internal room ceilings are around 2500mm and I want to lower them to 2100mm.
My room spans are 4 .4M and require 9x3s. The plan is to use 8x2 wall plates and anchor them to the walls. hang the 9x3 floor joists by using the timber joist hangers and space the joists at 400 centers.
Do I need building regs ? The loft floor is already a part of the loft conversion.
I have emailed my buildings controlled officer for advice..
Any input guys ?