thats a crazy price for attic conversion, 7-9k would be more realalistic.there are alot of attic specialists out there shop arround !
maybe im out of touch on this i got the quote from a latvian carpenter who was going to do it all himself,included two velux windows to the back , staircase and attic to shell condition .insulated,plasterboarded and ply floor.i would have had to pay for plugs, light,and switches myself to be hooked up by an electrician.it was early 06 .i didnt go for it in the end ,maybe im lucky i didnt !8k seems alot for just materials .whats the breakdown if you dont mind me asking nai ?
Wonder if there is any issues ( from security,re-selling etc) by putting the Attic windows in the front.
Just that our house is east facing and luved to get sun ( in summer ofcourse) in the morning straight into room...
Cheers,
Ciaran
If your house is a modern build you have to get RSJs inserted. Modern houses use prefabricated roof trusses and these are not designed (a) to be cut and (b) to hold up a floor. The RSJs provide extra support pinning to the roof beams, and the floor is also hung off them. If you chose to go down the route of not having RSJs you'd better make sure you get a structural engineers cert stating that the roof structure is still sound. If you ever go to sell the house the buyers will definitely be looking for this.
Any particular things I need to take care while this conversion?
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