Roof trusses

Some attics have original attic roof trusses i.e they form rooms or spaces within the roof. However should you wish to convert and occupy the space it may most likely be necessary to strengthen the floor joists to meet current standards. A professional structural engineer should be approached to review your existing circumstances. The Architect (me) will normally manage and direct the structural engineer for you in this regard. In most cases it simply means running new timber joists alongside the existing, and nailing them together in the prescribed arrangement.

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