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Thanks Freddie. There would be a large air gap behind the cladding vents, all the way from the soffits to the ridge. What are options to improve ventilation ?

If anyone else can offer any alternative budget cladding ideas that would be greatly appreciated

As the Pennsylvania Dutch say, “It's for nice.”

Thanks, Would it be bad to attach cladding directly to the rafters just for aesthetics?

Hi Andy, thanks for the reply. Light storage and quiet study.

Can anyone suggest a budget (white) cladding to hang under rafters in a cold loft that will look half decent? I have to cover approx 16000 mm x 2600 mm So far I've found 3m long hollow PVC soffit. Will this be suitable? TIA

Thanks for the reply, Nige. I have all necessary freeholder’s permissions to do any works I see fit (including velux windows when money permits!) . I’ve spoken to a structural engineer who’ll visit after all this corona-hysteria has passed. Will post results.

Yes, apparently it depends on what function the tie have. I spoke to a builder friend and it seems that some may be supporting the purlins and others stopping roof spread. If they’re stopping roof spread we may be able to raise them up. I think the rule is to put two ties in for every one you...

Thanks for the reply catlad. Good guess, it’s early 1960’s. The ties are low down which makes me think they might be to support the purlins in some way but still not sure. Ideally like to raise them higher... If they’re just stopping the roof spreading I maybe replacing them with collar ties...

I’ve moved into a first floor maisonette with a well endowed loft space and I have a few Q’s. I’d like to top up the insulation and build a sturdy floor that so I can safely walk around up there without any vibrations on the ceiling joists. I plan to build a 6x2 subframe floor onto the...