Loft conversion advice

[^woody^]

I do have some much more experienced relatives/friends I can call on if(when) I get stuck.

Maybe, but you can't really look at all these stages in isolation, as they impact things much later. So getting unstuck via some or other advice one day, does not mean you're not going to get even more stuck later on based on that advice.

And the end result should be to have a useable room, not just a room, and to get that useable room with the least disruption and cost.

Looks like you've got the stairs at one end of the loft. Remember that by the time you've got the landing and the stairwell in. plus the protected walls, will you even be able to walk down the side without banging your head on the angled roof? And is the space on the other side of the stairs wasted in the loft? So that leaves dormers, and major structural redesign of the roof.

 

[^woody^]

He'll do well to slip in some breathable membrane, under those battens.

Yes and if he hurries up, he can get that done this summer and work in the loft over winter.

 

[Chris171280]

Have you got eaves, or over fascia vents and ridge vents, to allow the free passage of air through this 50mm gap?

Although it's getting on a bit, and from a Welsh LA; I've found the attached document gives a good indication of some of the issues you'll be up against.

A matter that comes up regularly in the Electrics forum, is how are the electrics going to be signed off?
As an electrician is responsible for both the design and installation of circuits, they are often unwilling to simply test and sign off work that others have carried out.
BC can send out their own contractors to test and certify a DIY'ers work, but this cost will be passed on to you and can be more expensive than paying an electrician to do the work in the first place!
Even if you believe you are competent to do the work, it is often far less hassle to just get an electrician in.

I'll have to check, I think there are vents in the soffit at the eaves, no idea about the ridge. Not actually moving into the property until Friday.

I do have an electrician willing to check and sign off on the electrics.

Thanks for the guide, will have a read through it!

Maybe, but you can't really look at all these stages in isolation, as they impact things much later. So getting unstuck via some or other advice one day, does not mean you're not going to get even more stuck later on based on that advice.

And the end result should be to have a useable room, not just a room, and to get that useable room with the least disruption and cost.

Looks like you've got the stairs at one end of the loft. Remember that by the time you've got the landing and the stairwell in. plus the protected walls, will you even be able to walk down the side without banging your head on the angled roof? And is the space on the other side of the stairs wasted in the loft? So that leaves dormers, and major structural redesign of the roof.

I get what you're saying and appreciate the sentiment, the key is in the planning but you're correct, plans will never go exactly how you expect.

The staircase is offset to one side of the ridge by 800mm or so, it will create a space on the side opposite the landing that has already been designated as christmas decoration storage only...

Yes and if he hurries up, he can get that done this summer and work in the loft over winter.

I'm not rushing, if it takes me a year to complete I'm good with that lol

 

[noseall]

Yes and if he hurries up, he can get that done this summer

Ah gotcha. Those sudden and torrential summer downpours, means the electrics and carpets will dry out quicker during the summer. Good thinking Woods.

(this is a UK job I take it? )

 

[^woody^]

We didn't build the Empire by worrying about a bit of rain.

 

[Chris171280]

Yes im in the UK, Northeast.

I'll make sure to keep you all informed with how it goes, you might get a laugh out of it...