Do all loft conversions need RSJs?

Do all loft conversions involve the use of RSJ beams or does it depend on the nature and type of the loft conversion?

Asked by Tushar on 11th Jul 2022
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"Depends on the nature and type of the loft conversion. We are doing one in Guilford at the moment which has no steel beams at all!"
Answered on 12th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Hi, yes in almost loft conversion needs a RSJ beams.."
Answered on 29th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Yea it’s for support as you are changing the rafters and adding more weight it requires rsjs."
Answered on 30th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Almost all conversion now will depend on rsj for install"
Answered on 26th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
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