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removing loft joists
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removing loft joists
i'm wanting to floor out my loft but i have a lot of joist running the normal apex of the roof but also some that run from the top of the roof to the floor which need to be removed b4 i can floor it and have space to move around also will be wanting lights was thinking of just taking a feed straight from the lights below.
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Post by Jaeger_S2k »
Bet it is?
Hello scott. Don't do anything till you've either answered the question or (even better) posted a picture of what you've got!
Hello scott. Don't do anything till you've either answered the question or (even better) posted a picture of what you've got!

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Post by Jaeger_S2k »
It had to be quick
in case you were up there with a saw




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Sorry, but have to say that of all the questions and queries on this forum, this sounds like one of the maddest "how do I" ones
Think the best advice will be "Don't"

Sorry, but have to say that of all the questions and queries on this forum, this sounds like one of the maddest "how do I" ones

Think the best advice will be "Don't"

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?"
She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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Seek the advice of a professional.
Find an architect and ask his or her advice, you may make your house insurance nil and void if you go it alone. It would not wash if you told the insurance company after the roof collapsed that the guys on so and so forum said I could do it. If you are in the slightest considering turning it in to a dwelling room of any shape or description then you will need planning and building regs. Don’t forget your existing ceiling joints were never designed to be load bearing regarding a dwelling room.
One final thing when you come to selling your property the buyer will have a survey and if you have tampered with the roof and upset its integrity you could be in deep brown stuff big time.
Find an architect and ask his or her advice, you may make your house insurance nil and void if you go it alone. It would not wash if you told the insurance company after the roof collapsed that the guys on so and so forum said I could do it. If you are in the slightest considering turning it in to a dwelling room of any shape or description then you will need planning and building regs. Don’t forget your existing ceiling joints were never designed to be load bearing regarding a dwelling room.
One final thing when you come to selling your property the buyer will have a survey and if you have tampered with the roof and upset its integrity you could be in deep brown stuff big time.
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Post by Jaeger_S2k »
That's why big-all and I said put your saw down stop tell and show us more.
Structural Engineer is what you need not an Architect.
Structural Engineer is what you need not an Architect.
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Post by Jaeger_S2k »
Hey scott,
Ignore the jibes fella, do come back and let us help you with your plans.
Ignore the jibes fella, do come back and let us help you with your plans.
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