Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Why I've not finished the loft conversion yet!

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 this


It was bargin at auction but has needed a lot of work, I'll detail what I've done elsewhere. Anyway it's about done now, the first viewing has resulted in a tenant so I can move on.
On the big TO DO LIST. finish off the loft conversion, landing ceiling, sun tunnel, smoke alarm staining and varnishing and finally get the Building Control sign off. Plus the Sliding Sash windows, plus earning some money, plus everything else I've been neglecting.
Posted by Andy iDoStuff at 3:12 PM
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14 comments:

  1. Darren ScottSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    That's one big list. Good luck with that!

    Darren Scott

    http://www.dscottloftconversions.co.uk

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  2. Andy iDoStuffSeptember 24, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks Darren,
    I like to keep busy,
    Andy

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  3. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Best of luck with that...post more pics up as you progress. Would be interesting to follow

    Dave

    www.keyway-home.co.uk

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  4. ReneeDecember 16, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Very nice! I'm glad it's coming along. I have a question for you. We're considering redoing our attic with hardwood flooring. We've got a pretty good deal on the flooring through www.Floormall.com (thank goodness), but I'm not sure how hardwoods and attics mix. Since you've got a loft as well, what do you think? Thanks!

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  5. Panel ClipsDecember 16, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    At least you were able to obtain a tenant. Sometimes the jobs that are the most time consuming can be the most rewarding in the long run.

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  6. Andy iDoStuffDecember 16, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Renee, I can't imagin there would be any problem with hardwood flooring. Most problems encountered with real wood flooring are to do with expansion and contraction due to changes in moisture levels. If the loft is well insulated and heated in winter the temperature and subsequent moisture variations should not be extreem. Let the flooring acclimatise to the room before laying, the manufacturers instructions should stress this point. Good luck with it.

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  7. cheap pat testingMarch 23, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    very nice work man the new improved house look great, keep up the good work

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  8. GutterhelmetMay 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Based on this rainfall estimator, I think my gutters should be okay to handle the expected rainfall in my area. Check out http://www.gutterhelmet.com/blog/calculating-average-rainfall-in-your-area/ to know if your gutters can handle it.

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  9. Colorado HandymanJune 14, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    My goodness! What a lot going on. It looks like a good project though. I would love to see more pictures!

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  10. Portsmouth Loft ConversionsAugust 7, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Did the loft conversion get completed then?

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  11. Stokey LeeOctober 27, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Great Job.

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  12. PlusRoomsPlusAugust 20, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Do you have any after pictures of the loft conversion?

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    1. Andy iDoStuffAugust 20, 2013 at 7:49 PM

      Yes on previous post http://roomuptop.blogspot.co.uk/2008/09/finished-room.html
      I did manage eventually to fit the sun tunnel and re board the landing. The only thing left to know is carpet the stairs. But yet another project has got in way - Have a look at www.idostuff.uk for the cottage in Whitby, 2 loft rooms being re-done in there.

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  13. Ian HaddenJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Hi there, how did you get on with this?

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