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The SE has been and had a look. NO steel required. Just waiting for his design now and then submitting through Council..

I hope so !

Hi No the 4x2 is what is already in the loft (i.e before i start) I said : 'I will also need to take out the struts (and binders) after adding additional strengthening. Was thinking of putting additional 6x2 times 2 bolted together under the purlins and adding verticle supports. the...

Hi, yes i will be using 8x2 for the beams now as i agree 6x2 is too small. Thanks

Another helpful reply thanks ...

I must admit i thought that was the point of this forum - Advice that is ... And it is a DIY forum. As i said i appreciate the comments but would have really like a few pointers too........

ok thanks have emailed the structural engineer so will await his response. Just to add the joists would NOT run the total length. I would run them width ways overlapping in the middle over a structural wall below.

Thanks but i am not a total idiot and have done some building work in the past. For the change i am making i don't want to spend £700 at this stage on BC. I do not need steel as i am not putting in a bathroom or dorma. I am sure there must be pleanty of people that have done this before so...

Thanks for the comments I am just after some sensible advice that's all. I have spoke to a few builders and also emailed the details and pics to a structural engineer... I understand the comments but would like some meaningful advice.... I will be doing it myself and consulting /...

Hi, No... I am on a tight budget so will not get them involved as yet.

Hi, I am in the process of doing a loft conversion I have installed a velux and now want to do the floor. I have a 3 bed semi and want to add a useable room. The house is a 1950's build. It is a 'cut roof' and has the joists running width ways with purlins and binders...

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