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Attic Conversion

  • 07-11-2008 8:44pm
    #1
    steamjetjoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 396 ✭✭


    Hi, Has anybody tried converting an attic themselves. Is it possible to get a company to just carry out the safety restructuring of the beams. I wouldn't need a W/R. I reckon I could do a skylight and walls, floors myself with some help from friends.


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  • #2
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    steamjetjoe wrote: »
    Hi, Has anybody tried converting an attic themselves. Is it possible to get a company to just carry out the safety restructuring of the beams. I wouldn't need a W/R. I reckon I could do a skylight and walls, floors myself with some help from friends.

    you could get a price for only the rafter work. loads of companys out there would be only to happy to quote.

    Please make sure you get a fire escape Velux and try to follow the fire satety guidlines layed out ing the building regs. God forbid that anyone got traped up there in a house fire.


  • #3
    RKQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭RKQ


    Everything is possible but I believe in each to his own.
    Yes if you have great carpentry skills and a bit of building knowledge, you could tackle it yourself but I wouldn't recomend it.

    If its a pre-fabricated roof truss - then your need a Structural Engineer and a reputable experienced Builder.

    If its a traditional cut roof, you need an Architectural Technician / Engineer and an experienced Carpenter / Builder.

    I wouldn't see a problem in getting all the main structural timber work, slating / tiling around velux, staircase done by professionals. You could then insulate the attic fully, mabe install stud walls, install a vapour barrier and slab the walls.

    Get a Plumber and Plaster to do their bit while you consider doing the 2nd fix carpentry, tiling and painting.

    Get some professional advice before you lift a nail!:)


  • #4
    steamjetjoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 396 ✭✭steamjetjoe


    Thanks lads, Its just something that I was pondering on. It would be a year or even two years off if I get it done anyway. Ive a young family so safety would always out way cost in that regards.


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