It's the loft above our link-detached garage. Hoping to convert it to a small playroom/storage room at the same time as a garage conversion with permanent access:
truss roof
you need a whole new roof as it cant be easily adapted
Quick and easy, it will take a month just to clear that cave!Oh, not good, I was hoping it would be something quick and easy
Quick and easy, it will take a month just to clear that cave!Oh, not good, I was hoping it would be something quick and easy
Rather, be put off by the insane celotex specification along with rafter thickening, the impossible staircase and head clearance, the ridiculous dormer and the fact that everything is a logistical nightmare.It's no big problem.
Years ago, builders would not have touched a truss roof, but now trussed-roof conversions are quite common.
You just need an extra steel beam at the ridge, and two further down the slope - though timber beams might suffice if it's a garage with relatively small spans. This is in addition trimmers needed for the floor.
Don't be put off by negative opinions, though it will cost more than converting a traditional roof.
Rather, be put off by the insane celotex specification along with rafter thickening, the impossible staircase and head clearance, the ridiculous dormer and the fact that everything is a logistical nightmare.It's no big problem.
Years ago, builders would not have touched a truss roof, but now trussed-roof conversions are quite common.
You just need an extra steel beam at the ridge, and two further down the slope - though timber beams might suffice if it's a garage with relatively small spans. This is in addition trimmers needed for the floor.
Don't be put off by negative opinions, though it will cost more than converting a traditional roof.
Great fun loftys. NOT.
noseall";p="3043283 said:All I'm saying is just because you have a triangular 'space' in a house, don't be fooled into thinking you are almost there regards gaining a room.
You most certainly are not.
There is nothing easy about converting a standard loft.[/quote
To be honest Noseall, wouldn't converting a garage roof be a bit easier- logistically - than the main roof?
It's not as high, no mess in the house to worry about, getting the steels in from the outside would be easier etc.
Just wondering.
Yup. Certainly less difficult.To be honest Noseall, wouldn't converting a garage roof be a bit easier- logistically - than the main roof?
It's not as high, no mess in the house to worry about, getting the steels in from the outside would be easier etc.
Just wondering.
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