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Attic conversion in steel structure frame house

  • 07-03-2019 8:33am
    #1
    GJFT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi all.

    we are considering buying a new build . The developers have said that it is not suitable for attic conversion as it is a steel structure frame.

    I've asked two attic conversion companys and they said it would be no problem except cost may be higher than usual.

    Just wondered if anyone had any experience of this? It won't put us off buying the house but ideally we would want to convert for office space if possible.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    have you considered an Eco office out the back garden, This would be preferable in terms of cost rather than having to run supports down to Foundation level to support the new attic addition.

    ?


  • #3
    GJFT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭GJFT


    yea that would be an option.

    Why do you think supports would have to be run down to foundation level?


  • #4
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    GJFT wrote: »
    yea that would be an option.

    Why do you think supports would have to be run down to foundation level?

    I'd presume it operates much the same as a timber frame house. In that the structure was designed for its existing load. And any new requirements would have to share the load down to ground level.


    Perhaps not. Its not really something you could find out on the internet. Structural engineer would tell you


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