Converting loft to a bedroom

[ozdemirozgur]

Hi,

I have a loft which are boarded by previous owner. I am not sure what exist under the boards and the quality of the joists etc but can supply pictures.

I am planning to use it as a bedroom but not sure if it is string enough for a bed frame, mattresses, storage areas etc.

any idea in terms of what I should do to ensure that I do not create major problems in the future?

 

[noseall]

Hi,

I have a loft which are boarded by previous owner. I am not sure what exist under the boards and the quality of the joists etc but can supply pictures.

I am planning to use it as a bedroom but not sure if it is string enough for a bed frame, mattresses, storage areas etc.

any idea in terms of what I should do to ensure that I do not create major problems in the future?

What are the stairs like leading to the loft room?

 

[ozdemirozgur]

I will change the ladder with a safe stairs but it will be still in the bedroom.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Are you getting Building Regulations approval.

 

[ozdemirozgur]

no,

this will be my own project, building regs do not accept stairs from the room, it needs to be properly done through an exit etc. I do not have a budget for the time being.

However, the loft is too big, and would like to use it and therefore need to understand what is the max weight it can hold.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Then I shall back out of this death trap thread.

 

[foxhole]

any idea in terms of what I should do to ensure that I do not create major problems in the future?

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Abandon the idea till you have a better one.