2011-03-14 18:44
Not a sprint finish more of a fast marathon. As a result I didn't stop to take many photos. The only interesting bits where cladding the the wood between the double window and making the win… Read More
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As I've gone down this long and winding road of my own DIY Loft Conversion, I've been confronted with challenges in design, planning (building regs), construction, materials, skills, time, money and living in the house at the same time. This record is for myself, anyone interested, and those who might benefit from the knowledge of my experiences. If you would like more details about my DIY Loft Conversion please leave a comment.
2011-03-14 18:44
This is where I cheated. I now how long it takes me to plaster, so I asked around and found a local chap who would charge me £60 per day and take 2 days to do it. His other plus point… Read More
2011-03-14 18:43
I set of spiral stairs has bee a fantasy of mine since childhood. So spiral stairs up to the loft conversionis was always on the cards. But bought ones would look naff in our house. The desi… Read More
2011-03-14 18:43
This is a saga I'll condense, it could be useful for anyone else in the same position. I did loads of internet searching and found it crops up quite a bit. On this occasion I won and got the… Read More
2011-03-14 18:42
Fitting the centre post was simple. I first fitted an off cut of the 100 x 100mm timber into the floor with half joints in to three joists to spread the load. The notches in the joists are o… Read More
2011-03-14 18:42
This was one of those challanges I like to prove I can do, but am glad I only have to do once.The design calls for a central timber that the stairs can fix on to. BUT I wanted it to look goo… Read More
2011-03-14 18:41
The paneling hides all the ply wood I used and is designed to match as much as possible the existing stairs.I've been working on this stage for a while now. It took me ages to finally order… Read More
2011-03-14 18:41
With a set of stairs to the DIY loft conversion now in all I needed was the final decorating and the Half Hour fire door fitting.Fitting the door was is just like a normal door but with thre… Read More
2011-03-14 18:40
The Loft Landing area is going to be last bit to finish. It will be a really interesting space when its done. The space under the purlin is a large cupboard area. The doors I've fitted are r… Read More
2011-03-14 18:40
Just above the door under the Stairs I needed to have a panel to cover an unusable bit space. Rather than a plain bit of timber, I thought it was good place to have reminder of the build. Wh… Read More
2011-03-14 18:40
Having got rid of the airing cupboard, we've missed having somewhere to but the laundry basket and that bit of extra storage. The space under the stairs I've used by build a side to staircas… Read More
2011-03-14 18:39
Today I am going to vist the man about turning. There, I've said it so now I've set a deadline and it will happen.Also, I've just found a photo of the side of the stairs with the panneling o… Read More
2011-03-14 18:38
Well I missed the Christmas dealine to finish the loft conversion but I put in some hours between Christmas and New Year.The Landing Banister and and one streach of hand rail up the the stai… Read More
2011-03-14 18:38
The spindles should be delivered this weekend and now I can see the finish in sight. I've started making the shelves for the landing area. However time is running short, with another house t… Read More
2011-03-14 18:38
I went to see the chap about the spindle turning. I think he's not so keen on doing 25, however he's put me on to local stairparts place who can now send a spindle out to someone with a copy… Read More
2011-03-14 18:37
It's a problem I have, biting off a bit more than I can chew. Starting a new project before I've finished the last. Since January I've been masticating this house.... ... and turning it into… Read More
2011-03-14 18:36
Another project just being born, after a long pregnancy.I'm now going to be covering what I'm up to at http://www.idostuff.co.uk/ and a blog at www.iDoStuff.co.uk/blogs . At this stage it's… Read More
2010-07-16 09:16
I've ordered the 25 spindles in hemlock. Total price inc. delivery and Vat £195.Not much dearer than the local chap but it leaves me with 25 planed up blanks in redwood sitting doing n… Read More
2010-07-16 08:38
Progress on finish the stairs has come to a halt. I'm waiting for my man with lathe to recover from an ankle injury so he can turn the spindles for me. The timber is prepared and ready to go… Read More
2009-10-30 15:16
I've posted a link to this blog on a forum www.ebuild.co.uk/forums/messages/774/12685.html?1222424910 . a few people interested in the costing so:Fairly accurate costing for DIY 16m2 loft co… Read More
2008-10-14 17:45
I need to go and see the man about turning the spindles. He can be getting on with these as I'm working on the windows. It's always a stumbling block for me, when I have to use others help.N… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It has been a few years now and it's about time I finally finished the last few bits. The last major job was to take down the old, damages lathe and plaster ceiling on the landing. So I can… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Thought it best to record in photos where the wiring in stud wall goes. This was whilst I was plaster boarding it all out.The photo also shows the aluminium foil tape I used to seal all the… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Now I might have chance to catch up with progress because I've finished the room, got most of the stairs constructed and Emma has moved in. This was another deadline I'd set that I manged to… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I've not been abducted, I am still trying to finish this attic off, I have been doing bits - but slowly and I've not been keeping this blog up to date. In my defence I've started other proje… Read More
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