Hi all,
We have detached garage at the end of the garden with its own sloped drive way. We're looking to get started with a conversion in the coming weeks. I've confirmed with the council that it doesn't need any form of building notification as its under 30m2 and won't be used for habitable space and has no water line. It has a preinstalled 45amp supply which will be sufficient for our use as an office.
So it's a pitched roof structure and there's no boarding up to cover up the loft area, there are some family members wanting to retain this as an 'open ceiling' conversion so we'll completely see the rafters once done. It's a lot more work but open to hear any thoughts on this approach. The alternative would simply be the traditional boarding up to create a ceiling and an insulated loft area.
We will be getting large double french doors to replace the large garage door, this will help with getting some natural light in. I'm trying to get some second hand given the cost of these new.
First question is, how we would go about insulating the roof if we decide to opt for an open ceiling design. I know we will need to insulate between the joists, but wondering whether we need to put in any waterproofing membrane to start?
With the study walls what's the standard size batten that's used for the walls - we have a single brick construction so looking to get the building as well insulated as possible. I understand a membrane will need to be affixed to the wall first, but how is this affixed securely without compromising the membrane itself and what type would be needed?
There's a pillar that protrudes from the brick wall about 10cm I've considered to bring this wall's insulation to the same thickness so the pillar no longer protrudes. All other walls would be the standard cavity/insulation thickness, what ever that is.
We have detached garage at the end of the garden with its own sloped drive way. We're looking to get started with a conversion in the coming weeks. I've confirmed with the council that it doesn't need any form of building notification as its under 30m2 and won't be used for habitable space and has no water line. It has a preinstalled 45amp supply which will be sufficient for our use as an office.
So it's a pitched roof structure and there's no boarding up to cover up the loft area, there are some family members wanting to retain this as an 'open ceiling' conversion so we'll completely see the rafters once done. It's a lot more work but open to hear any thoughts on this approach. The alternative would simply be the traditional boarding up to create a ceiling and an insulated loft area.
We will be getting large double french doors to replace the large garage door, this will help with getting some natural light in. I'm trying to get some second hand given the cost of these new.
First question is, how we would go about insulating the roof if we decide to opt for an open ceiling design. I know we will need to insulate between the joists, but wondering whether we need to put in any waterproofing membrane to start?
With the study walls what's the standard size batten that's used for the walls - we have a single brick construction so looking to get the building as well insulated as possible. I understand a membrane will need to be affixed to the wall first, but how is this affixed securely without compromising the membrane itself and what type would be needed?
There's a pillar that protrudes from the brick wall about 10cm I've considered to bring this wall's insulation to the same thickness so the pillar no longer protrudes. All other walls would be the standard cavity/insulation thickness, what ever that is.
