Hi,
I am planning to self convert our loft space into a bedroom and ensuite. However, the first thing I need to do is ensure I get the floor adequate for a habitable space. I know the best option is to contact a SE, but availability in my area is slim so want to try and gain an initial understanding.
The roof is a couple/collar style Rafter roof. The ceiling joists are not supported on any LB walls as the roof extends to the ground floor. The first floor has sloping stud walls.
The Joists and Rafters are both 147x47mm (6x2 I think that is?). They are connected together by nailed on wooden plates.
Room length (gable wall to gable wall) is 8.8m and the width of the hanging Joists are 3.4m wide. From existing board floor to centre Ridge is 2.3m.
Looking for the best way I can make this floor suitable. Presumably it would be some kind of support beam running each side from gable to gable under the eaves and hanging new joists (if needed) off the beams down inbetween the existing joists as to not lose too much headspace.
any advice or experience in this is appreciated. Please see attached pictures for reference.
I am planning to self convert our loft space into a bedroom and ensuite. However, the first thing I need to do is ensure I get the floor adequate for a habitable space. I know the best option is to contact a SE, but availability in my area is slim so want to try and gain an initial understanding.
The roof is a couple/collar style Rafter roof. The ceiling joists are not supported on any LB walls as the roof extends to the ground floor. The first floor has sloping stud walls.
The Joists and Rafters are both 147x47mm (6x2 I think that is?). They are connected together by nailed on wooden plates.
Room length (gable wall to gable wall) is 8.8m and the width of the hanging Joists are 3.4m wide. From existing board floor to centre Ridge is 2.3m.
Looking for the best way I can make this floor suitable. Presumably it would be some kind of support beam running each side from gable to gable under the eaves and hanging new joists (if needed) off the beams down inbetween the existing joists as to not lose too much headspace.
any advice or experience in this is appreciated. Please see attached pictures for reference.
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