Improving loft space
On Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:40:09 +0000
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 27/03/2021 09:45, ss wrote:
go on take a chance and weaken your roof but you will probably get
away with it...I have seen people remove loads of elements even from a
flimsy gang nail truss and get away with it.....just move the oxters
down a bit make them vertical and form a smaller triangle.....
Also be careful of selling in the future as a surveyor could condemn the
work and put potential purchasers off, or prevent someone getting a
mortgage on the property.
I would advise a structural engineers report before staring any work.
They are surprisingly inexpensive
How would you rate inexpensive?
Can you recommend one in the North-West London area?
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