Loft Conversion Part 7 - More joists and open the roof! Remove slates and felt.

[@timotley2100]

This entire series is quite impressive for the wannabe DIYer like myself. Clearly laid out in a way I can almost talk myself into doing one for my own home. I don't half the infrastructure to really tackle a project like this properly, in way of power and hand tools. I'm amazed how few mistakes or whoopsies they made, and perhaps they're being edited out, but they're still accomplishing quite a lot each day. This was the first video where it's really starting to come together and the finish line for the rough construction is in sight.

[@alexbekele8945]

I haven’t binged a series like this since House of Cards.

[@keitho77]

Fair play!! So much hard graft involved for this project and not a knee pad in sight : ) Looking forward to the end result.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll regret it in a few years!

[@champagnie92]

POUSE around the HOUSE how much did the build cost ??

[@kas5857]

I really wish you could do longer videos. Been loving this series

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

So do I but it's very time consuming working, editing uploading etc. Plenty more to come though. Thanks for watching!

[@chessgoalsyt]

I never knew I needed this series, until now!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Most people didn't! Thanks for watching.

[@MrJasdog107]

We had loft conversion done . To make 2 double beds and a bathroom . I consider lofts one the more challenging building projects . It was a 9 week project but the end result is well worth it . Thanks for posting wish i had seen them we had our loft done.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback James. Mine isn't as big as that but it'l it still be a nice extra bedroom. Thanks for watching!

[@Rogerdodger-z7x]

Nice to see you guys took my advice about your slates good to see you wearing your PPE masks better safe then sorry lads keep up the good work coming along nicely 👍🏼

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks again for watching.

[@MontyBurnsEsq]

Great videos with helpful practical content, glad i found your channel

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback Monty and thanks for watching.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback Monty and thanks for watching.

[@ek6868]

Hi I've seen all ur video's I'm a big fan of yours i wish i had ur skills.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@125sm3]

Coming along nicely !

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Nicely and slowly! Thanks for watching.

[@fpvsketchy9653]

great content, just watched all 7 videos, Started out the day just planning to board my loft and fit a loft ladder as a simple hobby room but now I am going to follow your route with wal to wall joists, What was your biggest span? mine is 4.1m so looking to use 47x200mm C16 joists at 400mm centers. Looking forward to the next instalment and know subscribing.

[@ek6868]

Great intresting video tanx for uploading.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to check out the others.

[@gazdkw82]

Watched all videos on thos project. Very good content. My only criticism is the level of the music compared to the talking. I kept having to turn it down. One question on the project, did you need to get a design and calcs drawn up so you knew what size joists, beams etc to use and also to show building control? Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Yes, there were some editing teething problems early on. I'm not a videographer by trade, just a man with a camcorder! Yes I had calcs dine by structural engineer for joist sizes etc. Building control will discuss basics with you like fire requirements, insulation etc. Building notice is better if you are doing DIY job as they will inspect at agreed stages and you dont submit a lot. If you go full application they will want full plans and drawings, more for builders that do quick turnaround. Thanks for watching.

[@mosilflutil10]

Great stuff

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks!

[@gerrym4377]

Looking great 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks!

[@andrewjackson1459]

We used interlocking board for our attic - took alot longer to fit. Don't know if I'd personally use them again but has cr3ated a clean Finnish..

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You mean the floor boards? I'l be dong that as well once the wiring and floor insulation is in. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@ratchriat1716]

I have noticed you haven't installed the steel beam yet looking forward to see part 8 it's look like you got long way to go enjoyed the vídeos

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hi Ratch, no steel beam in this project. The span was small enough from one side of the house to the middle load bearing wall to use just wooden joists. Due to the nature of the existing roof structure there is no requirement for a beam at the ridge. Thanks again for watching!

[@mathy210]

I noticed your house is over 100 years old would you remove your old ceilings or would you repair them as there very dusty if removed

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

When I renovated the house I left the old ceilings in place and overboarded with plasterboard so the lath and plaster and mortar remained in place. This meant I didn't get any mess when carrying out the work. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@frankiedancaster4424]

Should've notched the ceiling joists and then attached to bigger joist with hangers after

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

What I've done is fine for what I'm doing. I didn't want to damage the ceiling below so left the ceiling joists alone. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@zacsayer1818]

POUSE around the HOUSE yeah I think you probably would have damaged the ceiling below if you’d notched the ceiling joists, although you do seem to have over-cut the notches you have made. Did you forget the plywood packers when measuring?

[@zacsayer1818]

POUSE around the HOUSE brilliant set of vids though mate, great stuff and very informative and educational. Great stuff!

[@mikewalez]

Hi. When screwing into walls below what screw's do you use and why don't they need plugs, sorry if sounds stupid but thought needed plugs for concrete/stone ect:. Great videos, thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I have wooden wall plates sat on the brick walls below so I can screw straight into them. If you screw into brick or concrete then yes you need plugs, or you can use special screws that self tap into masonry. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@alibeautiful5310]

Hi. U did not remove old ceiling and u made attic floor on top of old ceiling? Which joist size did u use? (Joist thickness & width )

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

3x7. I did that to save height. Yo could go for a taller thinner joist. It depends on the span of the joists. Get a structural engineer to work it out for you. Hope that helps.

[@ratchriat1716]

looking forward to the next video witch part of the country is that enjoyed the video.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

South Wales. Thanks again for watching

[@jonny7491]

What’s the pieces of, I’m guessing insulation stuck in between the old roofing felt overlaps used for? At 8:01

[@dalejones1331]

Hey can I ask when you put the joist in the stairs is going to be fixed to, how do you kno the measurements? Have the stairs already been calculated? I'm doing the same kind of project I can do all the work myself bar the stairs I have never done stairs so just wondering how will I know where to set my trimmer and header joists? Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I added the height of the new joists, floorboards, plasterboard etc together then added this to the height from floor below to the ceiling below (i.e. ceiling height of your downstairs landing). In theory this should be the height you need. Then I went on the stairbox website and used their 3D stair designer. Put in my height, width and other dimensions and it worked it out for me and gave me a 3D drawing and a plan of the stairs. Best to over estimate by a few mm then you can just trim the post and bottom step down if required. That's how I did it, but it's the first time I've fitted stairs or done a loft conversion! Hope that helps. Let me know how you get on.

[@dalejones1331]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks mate that really does help il give stair box a look now! Top work btw! Nice to see a fellow welshman on the tube! I'm swansea based 👍👍

[@plummetplum]

What size joists did you use?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I used 7.5 x 3.5 inch but you could use thinner and taller. I was just saving on a bit of head space.

[@plummetplum]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks. My loft space is just about tall enough to convert so I'm looking at ways of minimising any floor and roof height. What's the min dormer roof thickness do you think I can get away with? What's the total depth of your floor and roof (if you built a dormer) thanks.

[@nasserqader5535]

Can you advise how much you have spent till now??

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

A lot less than if I paid someone to do it for me. Thanks for watching.

[@williamcurrell9074]

What if you have a straight diagonal loft

[@mmack3286]

What do you do for a living?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not this!

[@darrenmaloney761]

DIY - Destroy it yourself and by the looks of things he's half way there

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You've got it! Thanks for watching!

[@mmack3286]

What music is the band?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

The elephant rescue plan

[@muradbali]

Can you please do my loft?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I still haven't finished mine! Thanks for watching.

[@muradbali]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE lol. I'm not in a rush.

[@800Viffer]

Love the content but really not a huge fan of the background music.

[@youngcarreviews5949]

Asbestos slates?...

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Nope.

[@nickevans7049]

is big poise your dad ?

[@bp8092]

Believe it or not I'm his younger brother!

[@nickevans7049]

@@bp8092 oh

[@bp8092]

@@nickevans7049 who would have thought?

[@bp8092]

@@dannymurphy1779 the weather has been awful but luckily for me he's been getting on with it on his own, now that the donkey work is done!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Big Pouse is indeed older but he is my brother, not my dad as funny as I found that. It's currently freezing up there, with dark evenings and quite a change from the videos currently uploaded!