Loft conversion ideas

[danconnordh9]

Im converting my loft to a beroom with ensuite. Just looking for inspiration mostly regarding storage under eves or any storage solutions. Im sure some of youbguys will have fabricated something to make good use of space and thst lools rad..so if you dont mind sharing pictures and ideas ill be very greatful.

 

[satan]

Im converting my loft to a beroom with ensuite. Just looking for inspiration mostly regarding storage under eves or any storage solutions. Im sure some of youbguys will have fabricated something to make good use of space and thst lools rad..so if you dont mind sharing pictures and ideas ill be very greatful.

I did one long ago. I think it was one of the dirtiest dustiest irritating job I ever did.

 

[Nicm]

@Lodan does these fairly regularly.

 

[Vincey]

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[Deleted member 29624]

Only one I've done with built in storage was the one I did in novemeber

 

[Danny]

I did a loft conversion in my place

We have storage down both sides with cupboard doors all the way along Which people thought was stupid until I put all my desks around the edge of the room and suddenly it became obvious

 

[satan]

Only one I've done with built in storage was the one I did in novemeberView attachment 31818

Is that the only window in this conversion and a one door entry/exit?

 

[megamix]

How do you strengthen the floor ?

 

[John j]

How do you strengthen the floor ?

Old joiner told me to battern across your joists and stop ceiling cracking. No cracks on mine yet but it's only for storage

 

[John j]

Some of prices i.ve heard for loft conversions its cheaper to put a extension on

 

[MIXERMAN]

It's all about access. Get decent stairs made. I had joiner. copy original hand rails spindles ect . I took the roof off made 2 rooms and separate shower room . When I sold it estate agents said it was best they had seen . Should have put tin hat on it though. As soon as I stripped tiles off it pissed down for 2 weeks. In August..

 

[stuart23]

Only one I've done with built in storage was the one I did in novemeberView attachment 31818

Welcome back

 

[Danny]

How do you strengthen the floor ?

We had to double the joists and across the big span I used 6x2 doubled

 

[Danny]

 

[Tinytom]

If you convert your loft, where do you grow your weed?

 

[Cockney]

If you convert your loft, where do you grow your weed?

In a bunker silly! The cops will never find out. hahahahaha!

 

[Deleted member 29624]

How do you strengthen the floor ?

That was 8*2's from wall plates sitting on central wall, different sizes depending on the span, double bar around the stairs opening. Put down in-between original joists, herring bone ties and nogs attached to old joists to act same as removed binders

 

[Deleted member 29624]

Welcome back

Thanks hope your well Stuart, only a flying visit as trying to spend less time on internet in general and this place turns into a time sink

 

[megamix]

That was 8*2's from wall plates sitting on central wall, different sizes depending on the span, double bar around the stairs opening. Put down in-between original joists, herring bone ties and nogs attached to old joists to act same as removed binders

Do you need to notify build control for loft conversion?

 

[Deleted member 29624]

Do you need to notify build control for loft conversion?

Yes mate, they have to sign off quite a few bits, if you want a general list of what they'll want drop me a message

 

[satan]

Do you need to notify build control for loft conversion?

Well the first thing I would do is put a fire escape velux in the place if there is no other suitable opening.

This should be a regulation requirement where ever you live.

It may???? include cutting the purlin (usually 9"x3"). ...... and other structural work other than the loft. (Extra strengthening joists and bracing work.) It may not be possible to do this without major upgrading of timber work.

If you have to do this and you dont know what to do...................stick to throwing shite on the walls.

 

[Danny]

If you convert your loft, where do you grow your weed?

Hmmmm good point

 

[Danny]

Well the first thing I would do is put a fire escape velux in the place if there is no other suitable opening.

This should be a regulation requirement where ever you live.

I didn't have to do that... I have to to put wired smoke alarms in every habitable room and that was all they wanted

 

[Deleted member 29624]

I didn't have to do that... I have to to put wired smoke alarms in every habitable room and that was all they wanted

We usually just get fire doors off each room off the hallways and detector in downstairs, upstairs landing and loft itself. All rooms off hallways (fire doors )f you don't want detectors in every room

 

[Danny]

We usually just get fire doors off each room off the hallways and detector in downstairs, upstairs landing and loft itself. All rooms off hallways (fire doors )f you don't want detectors in every room

Yes every door here is a fire door as well even the bath room doors. The only place we don't have a s.oke detector is in the bathrooms

 

[satan]

Yes every door here is a fire door as well even the bath room doors. The only place we don't have a s.oke detector is in the bathrooms

So you dont smoke Cuban cigars while having a dump?

 

[MIXERMAN]

Detectives in every room.

 

[Ronnie]

You might wanna consider 2 openings to the eaves storage area, if you just have one it’s difficult to get to the stuff you put in 1st. Make sure the opening will fit your biggest item. It’s not that common to insulate the storage area either but not to difficult to do with space blanket, your stored items will experience less temperature variation, condensation etc.