FAILED loft conversion (A bargain IS NOT always a bargain). Part 2

In this episode we will cover additional things from the series of "what better NOT TO do" when you (or probably someone else for you) is doing a loft conversion.
This is not only important for home owners to be able to identify badly done work in a timely manner, but also for the contractors themselves - to know what you shouldn't do - as this could end up badly not only financially (owner will definitely try to claim losses), but also legally (probably sue the contractor).

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[ANCarpentry]

00:00 Suggestions in loft conversion (what NOT TO do)
07:13 Discussing the progress for the last couple of days (some days didn't have chance to film unfortunately) :(
11:05 Loft conversion repair work (time lapse)
12:13 Discussing rafter re-fitment process in detail
13:30 Loft conversion repair work (time lapse)

[Hiigarann]

It's important to recognize that the situation involving AN Carpentry is rooted in a specific context. AN Carpentry was contracted to rectify structural issues INDENTIFIED by a Building Engineer. Their involvement was not based on subjective assessments but rather on documented findings regarding the deficiencies in the roof's integrity.

Moreover, AN Carpentry's role was to execute the proposed solution PROVIDED by a Structural Engineer, not to independently determine the course of action. It is essential to understand that their actions were guided by professional recommendations rather than personal judgments.

Suggesting that AN Carpentry was hired solely based on arbitrary opinions or granted unchecked authority reflects a misunderstanding of the situation and the professional protocols involved.

[Jay-jlby]

Bolting through rafters using timber connectors is an acceptable method of supporting roof structure. We have plans from structural engineer and passed building control using that method. This method was also used in removal of trusses.

[jesshothersall]

Wow some of those mistakes were mind boggling, thanks for explaining/showing how not to do it

[Reverend-Rodger]

It really highlights your commitment to quality workmanship 👍👍 I just cannot believe those steels where not resting on pad stones, that's a shocker.

[roni]

Great to see a video telling you what not to do... well done!! 👍🏻

[centrecore]

On those rafters and new floor jois steel strapping wrapped over spacer blocking should dolve the issue.

[TheJohnson]

At the beginning, 1:01. So it’s ok to birds mouth thin as that
I’m trying to research mine for the future. And they are 4 x 2 rafters
Is angling the supports a way also

[markjacksonturner]

never notch out existing rafters. Put the knee wall beneath them by cutting the stud at an angle.

[robjnr]

Why would you bolt through the existing ceiling joists with the new floor joists? The whole point of a new floor is that it should be totally independent of the existing ceiling joists. Are you sure you know what you are doing?

[taz]

We have a timber frame mid terrace house. There are no breeze blocks in between the houses, can you still build a loft with dormer. We have had some engineers saying without the original plans it’s a no go, some saying we need pad stones, it’s so confusing.

[centrecore]

Oooh, need to seal that opening under the eaves. A continuous open soffit under the eave will make terrible drafts in winter and impossible coolong in the summer. 😮😮😮

[MsDragonfire]

I wasnted to ask what would be classed as a bargain on a 3 bed property? Weve been quoted 19.5k and said we dont need metal rafts even though its a modern w truss loft.

[harshtruthengineer]

You should never bolt the new attic floor rafters to the ceiling rafters they should always be independent to each other so weight and movement on the converted attic floor has no bearing on the bedroom ceilings underneath.
The new rafters should be set a half inch gap so they don't touch the plasterboard if they sag over time.

[gringobuzzing]

One day I plan to convert my attic into a living space. I find this video informative. But I still have few questions:
Who is responsible for deciding how the wood structure will be built; Structural engineer or the contractor who will built it?
Second question is that once things go wrong, does any one gets punished? Any fines made or restrictions on responsible person?

[davedyson]

Tell me why your new pad stone above the window is balanced on the window cloak on the left hand side. Why is it not more central. It does not have enough bearing on the left hand side. It’s wrong you need to redo it.

[jimbow]

Nice video with good explanations. What grade timber did you use to support the rafters and what grade did you use for new common rafters?

[brummyninja]

Holy crap how much wood did they waste, no wonder price of wood has gone up

[tcpnetworks]

I thought you needed steels running across for the floor. Good info..

[onetrubrit]

I not a professional carpenter and even I can see that that was a cowboy job.