Converting bulkhead into daybed?

[leicesterweb]

I've a small third bedroom which includes a bulkhead - this takes up a lot of space in the room. Has anyone had experience of converting the bulkhead top and building up into a daybed etc.?

I wanted to create something like - http://media.diynot.com/198000_1970...626454&Signature=nbGN8/e9YSxhnnc31fJvgO0sU5w= - , but wondered what regulation there may be on using bulkheads in this way?

Do they need to hold a certain weight and how can you ensure it's safe to sleep on?

 

[pinenot]

I'm afraid the link you posted doesn't work...pinenot

 

[leicesterweb]

Ah, try this link:

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• leicesterweb
• 14 Jan 2014
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[foxhole]

Should have been made with substancial timbers so you should be fine to extend and use , maybe with storage below open end? or pull out desk.

 

[leicesterweb]

Thanks for the reply.

What structure/support am I likely to find inside the bulkhead?

Here's an image:

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• leicesterweb
• 14 Jan 2014
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[pinenot]

Presumably directly below are the stairs? and this is the result of the headroom requirement for building control.
First off is the construction of the building timber frame ...pinenot

 

[foxhole]

Thanks for the reply.

What structure/support am I likely to find inside the bulkhead?

Here's an image:

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• leicesterweb
• 14 Jan 2014
• 1

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Probably 3x2 or 4x2 timber so usually substancial.

 

[leicesterweb]

Thanks both.