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Default 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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