Recent content by relaxedchap

I have updated the drawing to show the party wall and supporting wall distances. The loft hatch is 10cm from both supporting walls and the party wall. The supporting wall to the left of the hatch as drawn, runs at 90 degrees to joists, so I assume this is a joist supporting wall? The...

I want to extend my existing loft hatch as shown in the diagram below. Currently the hatch is too small for easy access. I also want to install a loft ladder to make it easy for my wife to get in and out. In the diagram below, I have shown the existing opening and current joists in black...