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Floor construction
Lay 18mm turned and grooved
chipboard sheets onto floor joists. Floor joists vary from 100mm
X 50mm to 225mm x 75mm as the size is dependent on the distance
they span and the various loads they must carry. These joists
are supported by means of top grade mild steel hangers on either
timber of steel joists which, in turn are supported on
load-bearing walls. All floors are designed independently by a
qualified structural engineer to the latest codes of practice
Dormer construction
The dormer is constructed in a
traditional manner using 100m x 50mm. Softwood framing which,
when stiffened by sheets of pre-insulated kingspan roof deck
provides a rigid structure. The roof is protected from the
elements by three layers of roofing felt, and the dormer cheeks
by spanflex felt and vertical tile hanging.
The junction of the existing
roof with new dormer is protected by the use of lead soakers and
flashings (these vary depending of the type of tiles to the
existing roof. The rainwater to the dormer roof is redirected to
a P.V.C gutter and rainwater pipe on the front and sides of the
dormer
Windows
Ample natural light and good ventilation are essential to
health living, so an important feature of Court lofts is
specially designed dormer windows. These are available in many
sizes and can be supplied in variety of combinations of opening
and fixed windows. A court refinement is the fitting of offset
window hinges allowing external cleaning from inside the room
and naturally comply to local authority fire regulations and
standards.
Electrics
To comply with Electricity Board requirements.
Flat Roof (warm deck)
Constructed with 80mm pur deck sheets (75mm insulation on
6mm ply) covered by three layers of roofing felt and then inside
plasterboard with plaster skim.
Internal Walls
Internal walls are to be in 100mm x 50mm studs of 400mm
centres with 1oomm x 50mm SW plates top and bottom 9.5mm
plasterboard and skim on either side. |
ACCESS TO LOFT ROOM
Is provided by a staircase one of
the most demanding aspects of a good loft conversion. Totally
functional yet quite handsome, each court staircase is literally
made to measure. They are either open-plan type or with risers,
soundly structured with softwood.
fire regulations
Fire risk is virtually eliminated by the use of fully
tested and proven materials including Fireproof panels and
hardboard conforming to fire regulations no E5 & E13. Dormer
cheeks are also protected from fire by use of 0.50, foil-backed
plasterboard on both sides of the timber studding giving ? hour
fire resistance.
The roof of the dormer is
covered by 3 layers of roofing felt carrying the F.A.A fire
rating.
Doors are also fire-checked
where considered necessary.
Court loft conversions are
designed to conform to local authority fire regulations under
any council authority or site
finishes
Architraves and skirting boards are provided. Lauan faced
ply doors are provided, and are fire checked where necessary
Aluminium foil-backed plasterboards with plaster skim finish to
walls and ceilings.
The size and design of each
conversion may be tailored to suit your own individual
requirements and expenditure.
The above specification is subject to the
approval of your local authority and may be altered to conform
to their regulations. The materials specified are subject to
availability and introduction of new and improved products
guarantee
The company agrees to replace
or repair at its option all faults arising out of the contract
works where it is proved to the company's satisfaction that such
faults are due to defective materials or bad workmanship of the
company, provided that the fault is notified to the company, in
writing within 5 years from the date of completion
All such replacements and
repairs shall include free delivery and installation labour
charges
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