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Bungalow to Dormer Conversion

  • 28-02-2011 3:35pm
    #1
    glenbrack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    I have full pp to convert low pitch bungalow to dormer. I've been searching boards for info/experiences of such a conversion, so far without success. Any advice out there on how to minimise disruption,etc. Also any suggestions re alternatives to traditional cut roof?
    My apologies if this is the wrong forum.


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  • #2
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,745 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    glenbrack wrote: »
    Any advice out there on how to minimise disruption,etc.

    Not sure what your intention is here in terms of minimising disruption?

    I have worked on lots of projects like this. If you intend to try and keep the existing ceiling joists/ceilings while building new the first floor over don't even bother trying.

    The easiest (and cheapest) way to carry out this type of project is to remove the entire existing roof structure (including existing ceilinhs) and put in a entorely new roof structure with appropriately sized new first floor joists.


  • #3
    glenbrack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭glenbrack


    Thanks for your reply Docarch even if it is a bit dismaying! Definitely don't want to wreck existing house (in perfect decor) so have to keep existing ceilings and joists. Architect suggested laying new joists between old ones. That's what I have in mind about avoiding disruption, also keeping rain out!


  • #4
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,745 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Of course I have seen this done before but usually this type of work is more tricky to do (more costly) and it is probably inevitable that the existing ceilings will get damaged anyway and will have to be plastered afterwards. In addition, it can be very hard to keep the rain out/off the existing plaster ceilings while this work is being done.

    The only way I would consider doing your suggested method is by building a tent over the existing house while the work is being done (to protect the existing house and ceilings from the rain).


  • #5
    glenbrack
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭glenbrack


    I would take my chance on the weather provided the roof could be made weather proof within a week which is what a weather forecast could be relied on for.Just wondering could the work be speeded up by using prefabricated trusses or other timber frame building methods. I'm prepared to pay a premium in order to get the job done quickly, but not compromising on quality of workmanship.


  • #6
    pmac3978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭pmac3978


    Hi Glenbrack
    I am looking to do somthing similar to a house i am about to puchase! I am very interested to hear how you got on with this project - any information / learnings you may have, what size house you had and went to, etc....


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