This process involves the installation and use of steel beams.
W truss attic conversion.
Walthamstow homes which were built after 1960 might well have roofs supported by truss rafters but they shouldn t put you off of converting your loft space.
The w shaped trusses are replaced with a shaped trusses or horizontal beams.
Attic conversions are now possible by replacing the truss rafters with a shaped trusses or horizontal beams which in return create additional space.
By replacing the roof system and often raising the ridge line we can create comfortable spacious and beautiful interiors.
The trusses are double cantilever style.
The attic space is 22 on the side parallel to the trusses 28 on the other side.
Before work can begin a structural engineer will calculate the size of the steels required.
Converting a trussed roof is now commonplace.
The role of the horizontal beam is to tie the truss together and carry the load that would otherwise be sustained by the support and vertical timber also known as the king post.
The conversion from a trussed roof to a trussless roof simply involves the redistribution of the roofs weight from the trusses to beams running from gable to gable.
Added rafters and floor beams strengthen the current loft structure creating an open larger living area.
Truss rafters are arguably one of the biggest perceived hurdles when it comes to loft conversions.
With the help of an experienced loft conversion company truss rafters are no obstacle.