loft

Hi there I'm thinking of boarding out part of my single garage (3 metres wide) loft to create storage space and could do with some advice please, to check my research. The existing ceiling joists look very flimsy so my initial plan is to install new joists just above, but separate to, the...

We are renovating a 250 year old granite terraced cottage, and when we have gone to strip back and replaster the room on the 2nd/attic floor (which was converted to bedrooms years ago) we have found this (see picture) at the top of one gable wall. The granite and the brick sitting on top of the...

Hi all, first post but I think I'm going to end up a regular here! I've recently moved into a house that needs plenty doing, and one of the first bits is to sort the loft out. I've attached some pictures, I hope. My questions are: I seem to have some kind of metallic cradle between the...

Our loft insulation (when new in 2001) was 150mm, meaning it would not technically qualify for free loft insulation (maximum is 100mm). However - I have checked the insulation and it looks to be less than 100mm, with an EPC report done in 2011 backing this up by recording 75mm. I assume it...

Hello all. Wondering if anyone can help me with some insulation advice. I have a 1890s Victorian terrace that had an existing DIY loft conversion done to it in the 90s. Structurally its sound but the insulation is 55mm expanded polystyrene and is between the 75mm rafters and flush against the...

Hi I've got some 20 year old wood beams in my roof which support the existing ceiling. They are still in a good condition. I'm wanting to make a loft conversion and was thinking about further strengthening the beams by painting them with something but not sure whether to use a varnish or enamel...

We have a 1930s house with a tile roof without any felt. It has lime mortar torching which falls constantly. We only use the loft for storage but I'd like to stop everything getting covered in the mortar. I have a few questions as I've had some existing advice from roofers: Is it ok to have the...

Basically I wonder if anybody could give me any tips on making my loft space into a nice clean usable area. First of all I am not putting in any stairs I am still going to be using the existing loft ladder the space up in the loft is very large indeed I was hoping it would be okay to keep the...

Hi, Can anyone show me an image of how the framing of the fascia and soffit should meet the pitched roof. I've been told by neighbour builder that the fascia and soffit should go all the way into the roof and then lead all over that. Fact is there is an internal gable wall stopping that and it...

We live in a 1950's terraced property and it has a nested roof where the beams come down and actually enter the 1st floor rooms. This means the upstairs rooms have a small 45° section at the top of the exterior walls. The end result is that the highest point of the loft is 1900mm above the...

I've started a massive upgrade on my house following finding out I had a cowboy builder who done my loft did everything wrong as he didn't fire proof and insulate the loft which is technically dangerous. Which the building control failed to enforce the regulations at the time and after forcing...

Hello everyone, We are in the process of buying a 1930's semi, with a view to converting the loft. All the ceilings upstairs require boarding and skimming but I am curious to find out if to if I am required to fire board all second floor ceilings or if the floor can be fire proofed in the loft...

Looking to convert the loft been up to have a look and the wall plate is on top of the existing ceiling joists and there is no wall plate under that. I have no clue how I will put floor joists in. Has anyone else come across this set up in a loft. I have a couple of pics.

Hello I intend to construct a cross joist loft floor for lightweight storage in my single storey home in France that has a trussed rafter roof (pls see attached figure). 1979 construction with no rot or damage. No water tanks creating additional loads. The existing joists are 35wx95d on...

Hi all, I'm currently having my loft converted and I plan to have some downlights in the flat roof dormer. Just wondering is the a way to have downlighs without cutting away the celotex? I have seen these 'low profile integrated led' ones which are quite slim. Has any one come across these? I...

Hello all, may not be in the right place BUT currently in process of moving house and have picked up the pieces from my partners dodgy ex who boarded loft and also (stupidly) started messing with roof trusses... now a survey has said it needs to put back to original state... had one quote of...

Hi all I'm considering a loft conversion in my first floor maisonette (semi detached property). I share the freehold with the downstairs owners. Before I start spending on architects, planning application etc, I'd like to know how big a conversion I'd be allowed. If I can't do a hip to gable...

Since we moved in starlings have always nested under the tiles however this spring they have managed to work their way into the loft. I am on having the tiles refitted by a roofer and the cement reworks so there is no gaps plus install an eaves comb filler. Question is after doing all that will...

Hi all, posting first time on here as I'm in need of some advice please... Our loft has a boarded floor so that it can be walked on but there was a lot of debris falling from the roof which I believe was coming from the felt laid under the external tiles which over time has in some places...

Evening all I am looking to install a wired CCTV kit but an struggling to route the cables due to the build of our house. The external walls are granite and almost 2' thick so drilling a 30mm + hose would be a pita. I though of routing the wires through the loft out a vent but having been up...