To make the loft conversion work in a house with a roof truss some parts of the truss need removing hence the requirement for additional structural support.
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5 loft conv rev 2 2007 3 1 in assessing the structural stability requirements it is essential to consider the existing roof construction new floor and the impact the alterations will have on the structure.
Loft conversion guide introduction this guide is intended to give you guidance on meeting the requirements of the building regulations when converting a roof space loft to a habitable room.
Containing over 150 superb and detailed construction drawings roof construction and loft conversion covers.
This book provides practical guidance on the design and construction of timber roofs featuring numerous detail drawings.
It highlights the main areas that need to be considered when carrying out this type of work.
It includes information on loft to attic room conversion.
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1 30 when considering a loft conversion contact must be made with the relevant planning authority to ascertain whether an application is required under the town country.
The new edition has been updated to cover the latest changes to the british regulations and extended coverage of roof attic construction.
Roof construction and loft conversion.
41 42 roof construction and loft conversion stairs double joists floor joists upper purlin ridge ridge lower purlin valley valley a load bearing walls.
3 13 alternative purlin beam constructions.
Cut roofs bolted truss roofs trussed rafter roofs roof windows and dormers for lofts trimmed openings ventilation a major section deals with loft to attic room conversions giving guidance on planning procedures as well as dealing with structural matters and specifying.
B involve raising the roof line above the existing ridge level and c contain more that two habitable rooms on the new second storey.
Building regulations are interpreted at site level.
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The traditional or cut roof glulam ply box ply web trussed purlin purlins typical large purlin roof fig.
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