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Loft Conversion Plans

Showing the original roof structure Showing the replacement roof structure The steelwork drawings
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Loft Conversion

This Loft Conversion benefits from Class B Permitted Development rights. Some loft conversions are relatively straightforward. Here, the original roof timbers were undersized and had sagged. The design:

  • Provides additional support for the existing rafters without re-roofing.
  • Eliminates the strutting to provide adequate space.
  • Supports floor loads without loading the internal walls
  • Provides means of escape via roof-lights at the correct level.

The design uses a pair of triangular steel trusses. The trusses are supported by the outer walls and have a heavy bottom chord supporting the new floor joists

Stronger purlins were fixed to cleats on the principal rafters, then the original purlins and struts removed.

The project should be completed in Spring 2011. Watch this space to see how Adrian is progressing!