Loft Conversion Roof Trusses

The w shaped trusses are replaced with a shaped trusses or horizontal beams.

Loft conversion roof trusses.

The beams are supported by the gable ends of the roof and replace the original wooden struts which are removed once the steel beams are in place. Since removing them is clearly not a safe option it s essential to replace them with horizontal steel beams that provide sufficient structural strength for the entire construction. Other kinds of loft conversion roof trusses although rafter and purling or trussed rafter roofs are by far the most common there are a couple of other types that we should also look at. These are suitable for most types of home including terraced house loft conversions.

The effect of the war years of course meant building materials were very scare. It enables dormers gables and balconies to be added with minimal distruption to the home below. Then you have a modern truss roof. Converting a trussed roof is now commonplace.

Tda trusses this system was devised just after the end of the second world war. The most common style of structural loft conversion these are an extension to the existing roof building out sections with vertical walls from the roof to add floor space and room for windows. Given that the w shaped trusses support the loft floor and ceiling structure through their diagonal bracing they don t allow for an open attic space under the roof. Incredibly all this was achieved without any damage to the ceilings below.

Floor boards were then put down. 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. The usual way in which trussed loft conversions are carried out is to install steel joists across the width of the roof and running the full length of the roof. 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.

Due to the supporting beams taking up the available space in the roof area so many builders will tell you that your loft is unconvertible however here at tvm lofts we are experts at converting this particular style of loft. Once all the aluminium floor beams and the wooden roof rafters were in place and secured the middle sections of all the old roof trusses were cut out to reveal an amazingly large open space. Loft with the truss rafters removed. With the help of an experienced loft conversion company truss rafters are no obstacle.

Ecotrus loft conversion kit is a patented steel superstructure that easily opens up the roof space. Added rafters and floor beams strengthen the current loft structure creating an open larger living area.