Number of Steels for L shape / double dormer loft conversion

[Umy786]

Hi everyone

I've had an architect come round to draw up some initial plans as I feel I won't get the same service if I used an 'all in one' loft conversion company

He's come back to me stating the conversion will require SIX steel / RSJ beams?!

Is this normal?

I had several others around before settling with this architect and the most that was ever mentioned was 3 possibly 4 to support the chimney stack

Could someone here who's had a similar style conversion advise?

To help things along, I have a 3 bedroom victorian mid terrace, and the second dormer will be come across to the rear side addition of the property

Any help here would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

P.S. I posted this previously (in the 'Stairs & lofts section (//www.diynot.com/diy/threads/steels-for-l-shape-double-dormer-loft-conversion.434380/#ixzz3a6xoj21v) but was advised to try here as I may get more luck

 

[tony1851]

It depends, but L-shaped dormers do present more complex structural propblems.

Can you post drawings?

 

[Umy786]

I've not yet had the drawing back yet.

This was after an initial consultation and am still deciding whether to employ him for the entire work yet as I was quite taken back by this comment which is why I've asked for some advice on here.

 

[tony1851]

Really, an architect is not best qualified to comment on the number of steels required - this is an SE's job once the plans are ready.
Unless we see a plan, it's not feasible to comment on the number of steels required.