Recent content by Starfox1892

No we're going to keep it and rent it out when we move. I just want to know if the method used is something that is acceptable, providing the calculations stack up and building control are happy.

Thanks. There are many DIY loft projects done in the UK without structural engineers and architects involved and this would fall into that bracket. Does everyone who has work done on their loft know the ins and outs of what they're doing if they're getting tradespeople to do the work? No. I do...

Thanks, I am looking in this anyway. Just wanted to check if anyone has any concerns about the approach used to fit our floor frame.

Yes into a spare space that will house a bed and yes we are in England. Structurally, I've been reassured by the joiner who obviously knows far more than me but I've just never seen this approach before. Saying that, I've not seen many loft do ups before so this may be one way of doing it.

Hi, I want to know your thoughts on this please. We spoke to our joiner a friend of ours) before this work and were reassured it is perfectly fine. We're in the UK. We're doing our loft with the help of a joiner, roofer and electrician. Our house is 130 years old and our roof is supported by 4...