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David W.E. Roberts wrote:

"Niel A. Farrow" wrote in message
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Just starting a loft conversion my self - if you are a semi competent
diyer consider this.
Planning should not be a problem for a bungalow.
New joists can be placed on existing wall plate or hung from wall plate
- I'm using the new composite I beam wooden joists - go to Travis Perkins
etc and they design and quote for you - all accepted by the Building
Control Officer - also lightweight and straight so can be handeled by one
person.
Insulation will be a large part of the cost - needs to be 0.3 for
refurbishment. Mines going to cost 4-5k (proably 15k if done by a
builder).
Neil

Thanks - this is just the kind of information I was looking for!
Will go to our local Travis P. and see if they have details.

There are lots of other considerations such as tieing the wall plate to
new joists, if the old ceiling joists are removed, insulating walls etc. etc.
Neil