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Hi guys, I was hoping I could get some advice from those experienced in loft conversions.
I'm looking to convert my loft next summer (saving up at the moment) and was looking to do most of the work myself. My main concern or area i may need to get someone else in is in terms of fitting steel beams to start of the main structural work.
The loft space is 6 meters from part wall to party wall.
outside front wall to outside back wall is 7.5 meters long
the heigh in the loft space from the loft beams to the top of the highest point of the roof is 5.5 meters (its pretty high)
The rooms I make will have sloped roofs, not looking to make any dormers.
Now as any main support steel beam will need to be about 7.5 meters long, could anyone advise on what I need to look for in terms of size, height of beam and how these are to be fitted?
Would using wooden beams be more practicle and if so what sizes should I consider?
Due to the size of the loft space i'm looking to have 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom with a toilet.
Any advise will be much appreciated
Thanks in advance.
I'm looking to convert my loft next summer (saving up at the moment) and was looking to do most of the work myself. My main concern or area i may need to get someone else in is in terms of fitting steel beams to start of the main structural work.
The loft space is 6 meters from part wall to party wall.
outside front wall to outside back wall is 7.5 meters long
the heigh in the loft space from the loft beams to the top of the highest point of the roof is 5.5 meters (its pretty high)
The rooms I make will have sloped roofs, not looking to make any dormers.
Now as any main support steel beam will need to be about 7.5 meters long, could anyone advise on what I need to look for in terms of size, height of beam and how these are to be fitted?
Would using wooden beams be more practicle and if so what sizes should I consider?
Due to the size of the loft space i'm looking to have 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom with a toilet.
Any advise will be much appreciated
Thanks in advance.