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Thanks Woody, not sure what kind of an idiot would do such a thing. New roof tiles will need to be added to cover up the new "hole" in the roof.

I would like to remove part of the chimney stack to create space in the loft. There is one wood burner flue liner and chimney pot fitted recently to one of the chimneys. What is the best option in this case? Remove complete chimney stack to the floor level in the loft and attach new twin flue...

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Just curious, what is the best way to attach trimmer and double joists. M10 bolt and nuts or just big wood screws?

38.2 :-) the only thing that's leaking is the ridge that was fixed by a reputable local roofing company that was supposed to know what they were doing 3 years ago. Fitting a dry ridge is just another job on the to do list now :-( But seriously, is it worth all the hassle getting the membrane in...

Thanks noseall, would 4x4 new rafters from the top ridge to the purlin be sufficient in this case or is that an overkill? Yes, planning to convert the loft. Just trying to understand all the work that needs to be done before Building Control inspector comes for the initial assessment. I found...

Here is a better picture, 700mm away from the chimney is important BTW as there is a wood burner chimney present and must be greater than 600mm according to the J Reg

Thanks doggit, that's what I thought. it's probably not needed but I want to be 100% safe. How far do the rafters need to overhang the purlin? Bobsuerita, The rafters are not equally spaced, some are 35cm, 30, 25, etc. There are couple of spaces to fit the 94cm wide windows with two rafters...

Installing a new Velux roof windows in the loft. Need to cut two 2x4 rafters for a 1000mm opening, rafters are app. 300mm apart. Purlin is 7ft down from the top ridge board. Rafters are appr 14ft long. Standard flat clay tiles. Question - as I need to double up on the side rafters around the...