Hi Guys
I'm just about to start a project in our bedroom, in which I'm trying to create more usable storage space. The obvious answer is to demolish/modify a stud partition wall, the other side of which is the stair well with a huge open space right up to the ceiling.
My only concern is that this wall may be providing any support for the roof joists.
My investigations (and common sense) are telling me it isn't but I want to be sure!!
It's construction is of the typical stud and plaster, I've removed some plaster and the centres are 400mm. It does run at 90 degrees to the roof rafters but they are of trussed construction which I understand requires no further support other than the outer house walls.
Any advice anyone can offer would be much appreciated.
Also, if I were to manufacture cupboards across this void supported on horizontal bridging timber (across the two stud walls either side of the stairwell), what size timber would be advisable? I'm currently working along the lines of 3" x 2". Would this be sufficient or maybe overkill?
I hope the above makes sense, but many thanks anyway for any help you are able to give.
Nick
I'm just about to start a project in our bedroom, in which I'm trying to create more usable storage space. The obvious answer is to demolish/modify a stud partition wall, the other side of which is the stair well with a huge open space right up to the ceiling.
My only concern is that this wall may be providing any support for the roof joists.
My investigations (and common sense) are telling me it isn't but I want to be sure!!
It's construction is of the typical stud and plaster, I've removed some plaster and the centres are 400mm. It does run at 90 degrees to the roof rafters but they are of trussed construction which I understand requires no further support other than the outer house walls.
Any advice anyone can offer would be much appreciated.
Also, if I were to manufacture cupboards across this void supported on horizontal bridging timber (across the two stud walls either side of the stairwell), what size timber would be advisable? I'm currently working along the lines of 3" x 2". Would this be sufficient or maybe overkill?
I hope the above makes sense, but many thanks anyway for any help you are able to give.
Nick