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Hipped roof attic conversion.

  • 17-05-2015 3:39pm
    #1
    p_oneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi all. I'm looking for some advice on am attic conversion. The parents are looking to do one in their loft. Literally a very basic conversion, the stairs will always be a pull down stira and most likely will have a sofa bed up there, insulated, floored and pannelled. Now I'm not interested in all the regs etc, the room will be very much used casually. I'm more interested in what needs to be supported to open up the space. I have photos of the space. I think the house was built in the 60's and it's a 3 bed semi.

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    p_oneill wrote: »
    I'm more interested in what needs to be supported to open up the space.

    A structural engineer will give you a good idea.


  • #3
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Ok so if you are not interested in the regs etc, I'll be very clear : this space Should NOT have a sofa bed in it. It Should be used for storage ONLY.

    There are Actually quiet a few regs to comply with for attic conversions. Read this to start with http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentHousing/BuildingStandards/PublicationsDocuments/FileDownLoad,1657,en.pdf then read the associated regs listed which you will find here http://www.environ.ie/en/TGD/

    Now even though this is may be a 'casual' STORAGE ONLY room, which can never be classed as bedroom, I strongly recommend you get an eng to check the structure and provide detailed drawings (to any trade you employ) on structural mods at the very least.


  • #4
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck. ........


  • #5
    dathi
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck. ........

    in this case its a turkey


  • #6
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Mmmmmmmmmmm

    Turkey


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  • #7
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,888 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    p_oneill wrote: »
    Hi all. I'm looking for some advice on am attic conversion. The parents are looking to do one in their loft. Literally a very basic conversion, the stairs will always be a pull down stira and most likely will have a sofa bed up there, insulated, floored and pannelled. Now I'm not interested in all the regs etc, the room will be very much used casually. I'm more interested in what needs to be supported to open up the space. I have photos of the space. I think the house was built in the 60's and it's a 3 bed semi.

    Thanks in advance.

    And as a consequence I have no interest in making sure my parents are not exposed to any necessary risks raising from my lack of interest in regs.

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #8
    p_oneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭p_oneill


    Ok ok I get it, don't be a dope and just do it properly. Understood. I was just seeing if there was some easier way around it as the budget is very tight.


  • #9
    Gumbo
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    p_oneill wrote: »
    Ok ok I get it, don't be a dope and just do it properly. Understood. I was just seeing if there was some easier way around it as the budget is very tight.

    There's 3 things you need when converting the attic, irrespective of budget you need to pay for these first :

    Structural engineer to survey it.
    Engineer to prepare proper co structuring drawings with details on connections, fire proofing and specification to cover Part B (Fire Safety).
    A good builder that won't cut corners.


  • #10
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    p_oneill wrote: »
    Hi all. I'm looking for some advice on am attic conversion. The parents are looking to do one in their loft. Literally a very basic conversion, the stairs will always be a pull down stira and most likely will have a sofa bed up there, insulated, floored and pannelled. Now I'm not interested in all the regs etc, the room will be very much used casually. I'm more interested in what needs to be supported to open up the space. I have photos of the space. I think the house was built in the 60's and it's a 3 bed semi.

    Thanks in advance.


    We got our attic converted, it was a hip roof but we got it converted to the normal type, needed planning permission etc. Got a fire door for the entrance in the attic, three windows etc. Its a big job but worth it


  • #11
    Strolling Bones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones


    p_oneill wrote: »
    Now I'm not interested in all the regs etc,
    The primary purpose of the Building Regulations is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings

    source

    Want help too with how to cheaply drink and drive?


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