hi,
At present have a small roof space - thinking 1.5m height at Apex in a 1850's Victorian semi. This roof space is 'closed' and I have a professional and trusted builder coming around to break into the roof space through the ceiling in my landing to access the roof to determine whether it's worth doing a v.basic conversion for some light storage. If viable when finished the builder will add a roof hatch.
Planning on insulating where possible and then putting down some loft boards around the hatch for some light boxes. No electrics to be added - access will be a step ladder - we are talking infrequent access.
Q's
1) Assuming no planning regs are required? - there shouldn't be any wiring up there (?) and no plumbing. Forgot to add: it's not a listed building but in a conservation area - I will be contacting the local department ASAP before proceeding.
2) Do I require boards to cover the whole area before laying insulation - assuming I don't ?
3) The area for storage around the hatch - will this require to be insulated ? If so, how does the insulation and boarding work together.
4) What basic stuff haven't I considered ?
thanks to all in advance
cheers
Gav
At present have a small roof space - thinking 1.5m height at Apex in a 1850's Victorian semi. This roof space is 'closed' and I have a professional and trusted builder coming around to break into the roof space through the ceiling in my landing to access the roof to determine whether it's worth doing a v.basic conversion for some light storage. If viable when finished the builder will add a roof hatch.
Planning on insulating where possible and then putting down some loft boards around the hatch for some light boxes. No electrics to be added - access will be a step ladder - we are talking infrequent access.
Q's
1) Assuming no planning regs are required? - there shouldn't be any wiring up there (?) and no plumbing. Forgot to add: it's not a listed building but in a conservation area - I will be contacting the local department ASAP before proceeding.
2) Do I require boards to cover the whole area before laying insulation - assuming I don't ?
3) The area for storage around the hatch - will this require to be insulated ? If so, how does the insulation and boarding work together.
4) What basic stuff haven't I considered ?
thanks to all in advance
cheers
Gav