Can Your Loft Be Converted?

The conversion of an attic space into a loft could be one way for homeowners to increase the value and functionality. However, not all lofts are created equal so before you start looking at quotes or designing check with your local authorities whether this would work in yours by measuring roof height from center-floor level if possible – otherwise use some common sense principles like making sure there’s enough headroom throughout whole house before committing too much time up here! This may be the time to get in touch with WF Design so that can help you with your building project.

When converting a property, the type of conversion that’s best for you will depend on what your specific needs are. For example: if all you want is natural light and ventilation in addition to an additional roof space without adding too much cost or structural complexity then there may be more affordable options than specialized windows placed throughout entire roofs which can provide both amenities easily enough without being too intricate; however another option could include protruding extensions onto homes with dormer designs – these allow dwellers who live high up off ground level easier access into rooms below them by creating wide open spaces at cliff face sides rather than closing them off completely like traditional hip-to.

Benefits of Loft Conversions

Loft conversions offer a variety of possibilities, and are therefore very popular. You can either convert the space into something fun like games or play room for children (or young at heart), an en suite bedroom with bathroom located upstairs as well as downstairs if needed; there’s also studio apartments that have been made especially comfortable because they’re built on higher floors so you have more light during daytime hours!

One great benefit about these lofts is how much better air circulation it provides due to its greater height- which means your home will feel less stuffy summertime when everyone else says “it looks hot”.

The cost for a loft conversion varies depending on what type you want, with basic room conversions coming in at about £20k-£80K. A dormer and en suite option may increase that price range by less than 10%. The most expensive styles are both mansard or hip to gable designs which can be anywhere between £35k – 80k.

How Much Does A Loft Conversion Cost?

Loft Conversion Design Ideas

Loft conversions offer a variety of possibilities, and are therefore very popular. You can either convert the space into something fun like games or play room for children (or young at heart), an en suite bedroom with bathroom located upstairs as well as downstairs if needed; there’s also studio apartments that have been made especially comfortable because they’re built on higher floors so you have more light during daytime hours! All good designs should achieve what you need whilst being buildable in accordance with the Building Regulations and your budget. To help put that into context, some of the most common key areas to consider are:

• Height is a major factor in making these rooms work as the roof pitch will generally pitch down to the floor.
• We recommend that you have a minimum of 2.4 Meters (8 foot) from the top of the ceiling joist to underside of the rafters.
• Staircases need 2M headroom over at least half of the tread. The new stairs will also have to form part of the escape route which needs to be protected from fire for a period of 30 minutes.
• Windows can be put in the roof using Velux’s, gable ends or built into a new dormer.

If you are putting a bathroom in the roof you need to think about the waste as it can be difficult to get new pipework through the floor. On 2nd floors or rooms with a finished floor over 4.5 but under 7.5 meters you need a sealed/protected landing top or bottom.

When you have determined the best position for the stairs, landing, and structural elements, you can then begin to design the rooms. Sloping roofs can be hard to work around, but with the correct layout, they create a nice feature.

It is best to work with the shapes you have and let each room get the full triangular profile where possible. Adding a dormer can create extra space and add features to the external roof too. Be careful when choosing the material finish outside as sometimes the small dormer side/cheeks will not look good if you try matching the tiles.

The dormer is different, and you cannot always blend it in. Choose finishes that enhance the angles and make if prominent and purposeful. Velux windows are the most obvious way to light the room.

Other options are building up the gable, forming hip dormers, and in some situations putting a new roof on. Depending on the planning limitation due to the surrounding properties it may well best to put a new roof on, this can be designed around what you really want and surprisingly not much more to the build if you use attic trusses.