Recent content by maxantax

Dear All, I would never have imagined that my query would have sparked such a heated debate. Diplomatically, I will point out that every time new regulations come into force, it is inevitable that some grey areas emerge, which will have to be clarified by subsequent practice. Thank you very...

Dear All, I’m doing a rear extension and, as part of this project, I have asked an electrician to give me a quote for the electric work. I suspect he might be trying to sell things are not really necessary by quoting the new Amendment 3 to the Wiring Regulations. Specifically, he says: 1) The...

Dear all, I have a question regarding structural calculations for a loft conversion. When converting a loft the original structure supporting the front half of the pitched rood is essentially left in place (except for the purlin replaced by the dwarf wall). Below is a typical detail. My...

Schematic Design of Ridge for Loft Conversion

Details of loft conversion

Dear All, I’ve just spoken to the building control officer regarding removing one half of the chimney stack. For the removal to be feasible the following applies: - The flues of adjacent properties need to be separated by a wall; - The remaining chimney should be in good repair...

Dear all, I’m planning a loft conversion and would like to take the opportunity to remove the chimney stack on the roof, together with the chimney breast in the loft (and potentially carry on to the first and ground floors). The property is a mid terrace two-bed house, the width (from one...

Hi tony1851, No, there is sufficient headroom. It’s a bit difficult to explain without a drawing: I cannot have the steel directly under the dwarf wall because one end of the beam would have to rest on the chimney breast. Once I move the beam to the nearest suitable location, I’m left...

Dear all, I’m doing a loft conversion and have a query about timber joists for the new loft floor. I would like to design it like a continuous beam with one intermediate support and, in order to do so, I would need lengths of timber of about 6.3m. The full specs for the floor joists...