Advice Needed Re. Loft Conversion

[Raja]

Due to another edition to the family ie. a nephew for me

We have decided to convert the loft into a office the loft has a pitched roof

The property is a new build August 2007

Next week am having 18mm chip board flooring over the joists

Have ordered a velux centre pivot roof window to go in

Have also ordered a new metal fakro loft ladder as the current one is mickey mouse.

My aim is to convert it totally into a room where me and my brother can have our office for his work and laptop for my leisure.

The first bit of advice i wanted was the builder who is also a friend has said he wil fit 3 hoists i think they r calledor mite b RJC to hold the pitched roof up once he has removed the gables.

Is there any particular type i should buy???

Another very important advice i need is i have decided to opt for insulation boards rather than cheap plaster board i have looked into Celotex 100mm Insulation Boards? £30 for a 2400 x 1200 sheet

Am i paying too much ? Or is there another brand which is better ?

Over the next few months will keep adding to this thread as things progress

And look forward to hearing from the all rounders who may have done a project like this.

Many Thanks Raja

 

[julie67]

remember u will need planning permission raja ,i work for ecotherm insulation an equivalent is celotex or kingspan (solid foam insulation board) instead of the rockwall type of stuff , the insulation board goes under the plaster board

j x

 

[Gazzer]

I had a quote for a loft conversion a while ago for another house and i was told all joists needed strengthening as it wasnt suitable to hold a floor other than occasional use ( As is a loft) You may be better getting a quote for conversion and hear what they have to say before going ahead.

 

[julie67]

deff good advice Sir, council plannin departments are ruthless, if its not right then theyl make u pull it down. i know from experience cause my ex husband is a building inspector lol x