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That is a great sketch and exactly my scenario. Thanks you both for your help. Both of you have given very valuable advice. This is the first time I have used this site and am very impressed with the help received.

Hi Theoldun The UK span tables do apply in Jersey. It is always difficult to get all the necessary info without drawings etc and given that all your advice has been very helpful. I think both solutions would be workable. One thing i did not mention was that there is a supporting wall mid span...

Woody Brilliant! I will get hold of one and give it a try. Thanks for your help

Thanks for your replies so far Tony1851: Yes they are large for ceiling joists, Luckily, I think the guy who had the house built in the sixties envisaged the loft extension. It's a detached bungalow and I think he could see it would make a good Dormer. Woody: how would you pass the straps...

Hi thanks for the swift response, The dimensions of the existing joists are: C24 38 x 195 x 450 spacing Most of the spans are under the limit but some are slightly over hence requiring support or new joists.

Hi First let me explain that I am new here so if I don't get the protocol 100% correct please let me know and I will learn from my mistakes. I am a fairly competent DIY'r and and currently considering a loft conversion. Looking at the floor joist span tables it appears that, luckily, the...