BARN & LOFT CONVERSIONS

Typical redundant farm buildings. We usually provide a general report that can be used for planning, followed by detailed design for structural aspects of the conversions.

Grade II Listed Building, Osmotherley. Several cracks of up to 60mm wide in the garage attached to the house were originally thought to indicate settlement. A structural inspection found that three walls were being pushed outwards by the hipped gable. Previous extensive repairs which had even included a new roof had failed to address the root of the problem.

Conversion of this barn required structural input to limit the extent of repairs. The roof had spread at eaves level which necessitated some demolition of the walls, to the concern of the Planning Authority. Additional ‘A’ frame roof trusses were installed to add rigidity without compromising head room.

Sometimes Structural works are not necessary and we can justify using the existing fabric.

Loft conversions impose additional loads on buildings, and often re-distribute the weight of the roof. Structural calculations are usually required by building control.