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    Sim in the loft?

    Hi everyone.
    Im stuck for space as to where to put my sim, my house has a big loft.
    I dont have a garage or anything, is this a good idea or bad news?
    Im just worried about a rather heavy 747 sim comming through my roof.
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    Its ok everyone, I have asked my mum if I can build a new garden shed.
    I must have done somthing right, maybe it was bringing in the washing this morning.
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    Careful, A shed for a 747 sim might be larger than what you are allowed to put up without planning permission.

    Tom

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    Mine is going in the loft.. Just getting quotes now for putting new Joists in

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    Hi
    Do you know the maximum size without planning?
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    Jake

    There are a number of factors. The simplest answer is to Google it as there is a Government website that will provide the guidance you seek.

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    Hi
    I'll do it now and have a look.
    Thanks for your help.
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    http://www.agardenbuilding.co.uk/pla...buildings.html

    This provides a general outline. I think it is safe to say that any Garden shed capable of housing a 747 sim will be larger than 10 cubic metres in volume and so require planning permission.

    Also I dont think that a Shed is the best place. My shed is cold, damp and insects are present. There has also been mice in the past that chewed through a load of patio seat covers.

    A loft will probably need extra joists installed as the amount of weight involved might overload most common roof joists. For example when my parents house had a loft extension installed lots of metal I beams were installed across the walls. This was only to support the floor. I would guess that loft flaw boarding is usually just for boxes of Christmas decorations and old suitcases.

    Good luck.
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    RE

    Hi Tom.
    Thanks for your help.
    Ill have to have a think on what I'm going to do.
    My house is victorian, so will cirtainly need a loft conversion.
    Jake
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    I think im going to have to go with the loft, I had planned this at first.
    See how it goes.
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