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Im looking to build a workshop with a loft space for storage.
But not too sure how to go about it.
Has anyone do this before or have any useful info?
Thanks
There's a good chance you will need planning permission depending on your location and exact plans. Good idea, though. Loads of extra space.
I built a slatted "ceiling" into my shed in which I can store all our camping kit, bike bags, bits and pieces I want to keep clean and dry rather than put in the garage. The pitched roof I built out of trusses, the bottom tie beam of each holds the slats up. There's a square hole in the middle for access on a step ladder/standing on a milk crate.
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<Tannoy> Footflaps to the thread </ Tannoy>
Have a search for "rate my brickie" and all will be revealed and you may feel a little unworthy.
Ah yes, workshops with roof space. I went for an open design, with the option of a Mezzanine floor, which I've not put in yet.
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/8649714002/ ]Jeff inspects the joinery[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/brf/ ]brf[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/8426707858/ ]Back door[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/brf/ ]brf[/url], on Flickr
Rather than using traditional A frames, it's an open roof space using RSJs to hold the rafters in place:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/8101096375/ ]Workshop Structure[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/brf/ ]brf[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/8201653889/ ]Rafters in place[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/brf/ ]brf[/url], on Flickr
A few hundred photos [url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/sets/72157631470184020/ ]here[/url].
Thanks for the info and pics people.
Looks like ive got some work to do. Need a copy of can to knock some plans up?.....