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dormer loft conversion structural ?
Can someone describe the usual structural work required for a dormer
conversion from a traditional rafter/purlin roof, i.e. the usual way of supporting the ridge / dormer roof etc. Thanks, Simon. |
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dormer loft conversion structural ?
Can someone describe the usual structural work required for a dormer
conversion from a traditional rafter/purlin roof, i.e. the usual way of supporting the ridge / dormer roof etc. Thanks, Simon. Simon, I have just built a Dormer myself. Basically the two vertical side walls were built using 4" x 2" studs at 400mm. spacing. These walls were held apart by 4" x 2" at 400mm spacing at a height of 2 metres. The ridge of the dormer can either 'T' into the existing main ridge or be set down by say one foot. The angle formed by the new ceiling 4" x 2"s and the new ridge timber should be about 35 degrees. This angle is quite variable and can be set just so that the dormer looks right. As mine will be finished using slates, the outside of the 4 x 2 walls were covered in 22mm x 150mm 'sarking' boards. The whatever roofing felt ontop of that. Wait until the Spring. I can send some digi photos if you send your e-mail to... Chris. |
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dormer loft conversion structural ?
I have just built a Dormer myself. Basically the two vertical
side walls were built using 4" x 2" studs at 400mm. spacing. These walls were held apart by 4" x 2" at 400mm spacing at a height of 2 metres. The ridge of the dormer can either 'T' into the existing main ridge or be set down by say one foot. The angle formed by the new ceiling 4" x 2"s and the new ridge timber should be about 35 degrees. This angle is quite variable and can be set just so that the dormer looks right. As mine will be finished using slates, the outside of the 4 x 2 walls were covered in 22mm x 150mm 'sarking' boards. The whatever roofing felt ontop of that. Wait until the Spring. What about support of the house roof ridge, now that rafters and purlins are removed ? RSJs ? 35 degrees - are you saying your dormer does not have a flat roof ? Cheers, Simon. |
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