Hello. I’m in the midst of finishing off my self build but stumbled across an issue while talking to the staircase contractor.
the hallway that adjoins the landing to a bedroom isn’t wide enough I don’t think. It measures 880mm I’m not sure if it should be 900 or 1200.
1200 would cause me a real issue as I’d have to encroach into the stairwell opening a fair bit reducing the width of the steps.
I thought about moving the entire bedroom wall (most expensive) or perhaps just the door but would mean the hall is redundant.
I could make the door frame wider to allow for a the 900 hall way and bolt on a additional joist below the floor with a ‘strip’ of chipboard on the top.
I presume a oversight from the builder while making stud walls has caused this.
Would someone be able to clarify what the hallway width should be? Help with, or suggesting a solution would also be appreciated.
I’ll try include a pic/sketch. At present the forum won’t allow me to upload off my phone.
thanks in advance
the hallway that adjoins the landing to a bedroom isn’t wide enough I don’t think. It measures 880mm I’m not sure if it should be 900 or 1200.
1200 would cause me a real issue as I’d have to encroach into the stairwell opening a fair bit reducing the width of the steps.
I thought about moving the entire bedroom wall (most expensive) or perhaps just the door but would mean the hall is redundant.
I could make the door frame wider to allow for a the 900 hall way and bolt on a additional joist below the floor with a ‘strip’ of chipboard on the top.
I presume a oversight from the builder while making stud walls has caused this.
Would someone be able to clarify what the hallway width should be? Help with, or suggesting a solution would also be appreciated.
I’ll try include a pic/sketch. At present the forum won’t allow me to upload off my phone.
thanks in advance
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