I'm considering a loft conversion. Before getting someone round to have a look at it I'm trying to cover the basics of "is it possible/worthwhile or not". I already know headroom is likely to be limited due to the ridge height. Access stairs should still have the required headroom though.
It's a 100 y/o slate roof with horizontal beams between the rafters which are currently in the way. Are these called collar ties? Several have already been moved, presumably to fit the now redundant water tank. Some photos attached.
How would the roof timber be modified to create space if I were to go ahead with it? Simply moving the collar ties higher up? This would limit head space too much. Or removing them completely and fitting in vertical bracing from the joists to the rafters along each side? I've found loads of information on modifying more complicated loft spaces, but for something so 'simple' as this I've not seen much. Any suggestions of what to expect before I invite someone around would be much appreciated. Forewarned is Forearmed etc. Thanks.
It's a 100 y/o slate roof with horizontal beams between the rafters which are currently in the way. Are these called collar ties? Several have already been moved, presumably to fit the now redundant water tank. Some photos attached.
How would the roof timber be modified to create space if I were to go ahead with it? Simply moving the collar ties higher up? This would limit head space too much. Or removing them completely and fitting in vertical bracing from the joists to the rafters along each side? I've found loads of information on modifying more complicated loft spaces, but for something so 'simple' as this I've not seen much. Any suggestions of what to expect before I invite someone around would be much appreciated. Forewarned is Forearmed etc. Thanks.