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  1. I

    Are loft purlin binders necessery?

    Hi There, Most likely in topic I have used wrong terminology to describe my issue but hopefully picture attached will do better. I am trying to make more space in my loft and install some doors to cover clutter located in deeper corners of my loft and I wonder if those "binders" pointed in...
  2. S

    Loft dripping

    Hi, I've got really bad condensation Al over my loft on the timber and felt. I've noticed there's some type of silver insulation stuffed in to the eaves, looks a bit like silver bubble wrap.. Won't this be blocking the soffit ventilation? Here's a video: Appreciate any advice, hoping to...
  3. P

    Advice needed on loft insulation and boarding please!

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  4. Buenaventura Durruti

    Want to insulate under rafters with Multifoil - no membrane under tiles...

    Hi all, I have recently bought a house (1920s/30s) and want to insulate my loft. Currently there is about 100mm of fiberglass between the joists and floored with chipboard. I really need the loft for storage so rather than add extra glass wool I want to use multifoil under the rafters - it looks...
  5. S

    Is our roof safe

    We have been living in our house 16 odd years and of late have noticed that we have small walls in the loft that hold up wooden beams that act as some sort of roof support. I think they're called purlins from reading online. Our house is semi detached and there is a single purlin on the left...
  6. D

    Loft Boarding

    Hi All, I'm planning to board the loft of my new build house. Initially I had planned on using the loft legs and loft boarding panels that interconnect, however, the loft legs feel flimsy. I would like to run CLS timber the opposite direction to the current joints and fix the boarding panels...
  7. Han80

    Should I bother with my loft?

    Hi all I'm new to this forum and am looking for some advice regarding my loft. I live in a 1930s semi-detached with a hip roof and wasn't sure how to describe the truss layout, so I drew a dodgy diagram! The plan is to convert the loft properly at a later date, with a hip-to-gable (if...
  8. T

    roof cross beams in loft space.

    Hi guys I'm boarding out my loft with new supporting floor, I just wondered if anyone knows if there is anything I can do about moving or removing the cross beams in the roof (or find a way to work with them). I had assumed not but just thought I ask in case anyone had any ideas. I can't do a...
  9. N

    Very basic loft conversion. Who is needed?

    Hey all. As a lot of people I have found myself working from home and needing somewhere to be more private while working on sensitive material. We have always planned on doing a full dorma loft conversion at some point, but in the mean time I’d just like to use the space up there. I’m happy...
  10. W

    Boarding Loft Space

    Hi all, First post so go easy! I'm wanting to board out the central section of our loft for some extra storage. It will only be used to store light stuff like xmas decs and other bits we rarely need. It's a terraced house from roughly 1910 and the ceiling joints are 4x2's that run from the...
  11. T

    LOFT ADVICE REQUIRED...

    Hi, I'm cracking on with a full 1930's uk house renovation with couple extensions...I'm not far off roof height and got unsolved problems regarding loft floor boarding and insulation. The existing loft floor joists are 3.5inch(h)x2inch(w) and sit across 4 internal load supporting walls. The...
  12. Tim Gent

    Party wall options for a terraced house full-width dormer

    We are planning a loft conversion with a full width rear dormer, which is very common in our area. We've had mixed views about how to deal with the party wall and so I'm seeking some wisdom. The first option is to build inside the boundary with a typical dormer with a timber frame. All the loft...
  13. Dan watts

    Loft conversion issue: Short term solution with long term benefit.

    Hi all. Im currently doing a load of work on the house and decided the loft would be a good place to store some unused materials and some tools. This is not going to be anything like a loft conversion. I just want a few boards up there for storage, which is easy enough. Im planning on hanging...
  14. J

    Loft conversion with hip to gable wall and new dormer. Building reg where to get info

    I`m drawings up some drawings for building reg but struggling to get info on what building regulation accept or advise. I may miss some point but on planning portal they do not specify a single element. is there any guide or something to use a reference point? Thanks
  15. C

    Storage in Victorian roof space 3 x 2 ceiling joists

    Hi, Would be nice to put some boards down for storage in this Victorian roof space and be able to move around, store Christmas decorations and other stuff. It's at the back above my sons bedroom, accessed from a hatch on the landing - headroom in centre is about 5', there is no lighting. The...
  16. Molsy

    Loft ceiling cladding

    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
  17. J

    Unknown board set on top of my Thermal Insulation Roll

    Dear All I found some unknown board (as picture attached) are laying on top of the thermal insulation roll in my loft. Some of the are in bad condition. I suspect that caused woodlice. I would like to replace them. Do you all think that is a good idea and may I know what kind of board is that...
  18. T

    Insulate existing gable wall? BCO

    Hi guys/gals I’ve just had a plans appraisal back from our independent buildings inspector regarding a rear extension and loft conversion. He’s asked my architect to explain how the existing gable end wall will be insulated to ensure a u-value of 0.28W/m2k. Obviously the most practical way of...
  19. J

    insect and pest control

    Dear All I found this insect getting more in my loft. Please help to see the pictures attached. Isn't something that I need to worry about? May I know how can I get rid of it? Thanks
  20. J

    Insulating skeiling with kingspan

    Hi there, I’m currently renting a mid-terrace house with some friends. The top floor consists of two attic rooms and a landing, which are all freezing. Both bedrooms have access to the eaves, and after crawling around inside, it turns out that most of it is uninsulated, apart from about 30mm of...
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