Paul D'Amico - Period Design

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Paul D'Amico - Period Design
14 Reviews

Loft Conversion Sequence, Victorian Terrace Walk-In, Norwich, NR2 3LF

A Loft Conversion in a "Walk-In" type Victorian Terrace House. A young family needed an extra bedroom. Typically, it's cheaper to convert your loft into a bedroom rather than move to a larger house. Its also less upheaval,
The Loft conversion is currently heading towards completion at a cost of £18,800 VAT included. It has 3 roof lights and a double winder 3 kite box staircase. It will be Building Control Certified.
Country: United Kingdom
Postcode: NR2 3LF
Section CAD drawings for Loft Conversion,
Loft Conversion Sequence, Victorian Terrace Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Installing a spliced RSJ between gable walls in a terrace house. Using a beam in sections is easier to instal, doesn't require taking part of the roof off and using a crane.
Loft Conversion In Victorian Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
The RSJ will structurally replace the purlin and struts, thus improving space available. New timber joists will be laid parallel to ceiling joist, they are suspended from the RSJ.
Loft Conversion In Victorian Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Typically existing rafters are insufficient and new ones are bolted to existing ones. Studs are installed above RSJ and bolted to new rafters.
Loft Conversion In Victorian Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Staircases will have to be designed with all sorts of building regulations constraints. Typically in a "Walk-In" type terrace house, with two parallel load bearing walls running in between the gable walls; it's an equation - the tighter the staircase: the larger the chosen downstairs reduced...
Loft Conversion In Victorian Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Loft Conversion Sequence, Victorian Terrace Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Loft Conversion Sequence, Victorian Terrace Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Loft Conversion Sequence, Victorian Terrace Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Loft Conversion Sequence, Victorian Terrace Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Volumes are improved once plastered. It's important to employ a good plaster. It's best to have roof lights on either side to give a cross view and light. You don't want to feel boxed in at the top of a house. It's worth installing at least 3 roof lights. I would avoid installing ceiling lights in...
Loft Conversion In Victorian Walk-In, Golden Triangle, Norwich