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Indeed, Besides having extensions to increase the space in your home, loft extensions can help you have another bedroom, a bedroom and suite or even two bedrooms. The following are some conversions you might do with your roof space from the cheapest to the most expensive. It’s worth noting that However, choosing the right type of conversion depending on your budget is a problem to most homeowners.
However, if your loft is not used as a habitable space currently, you are required to increase the thickness of the floor as well as the depth of the rafters so as to comply with Building regulations set by the state.
Simple roof conversion with roof lights you cannot be able to create dormers in a tall, narrow loft due to financial constraints or planning permissions, you should consider leaving the space available as one instead of dividing it with a wall. The amount of money needed is relatively small with the whole plan requiring installation of stairs, insulation and purchase roof lights to successfully haveofa pleasant room.
1) Roof light conversion with bathroom
This is possible if you’ a large roof spacevebecause you can consider having adding a bathroom while doing your loft conversionHowever, you should have low level storage in the eaves to create enough storage space. . Finally, you can end up having a private room which is has lightbathroomand a freestanding tub for your .
2) Part width dormerconversion
Full width dormers are mostly not practical and hence most people do not like them. Among the reasons why they are not preferred include: The right planning permission may be unattainable
Actually, The widthwindowsof the widow or French
Indeed, Most homeowners do not like large dormers and therefore prefer small ones
Therefore, if you need more headroom, you are supposed to create a dormer around a window and it will help you gain the full height space across the as a matter of fact width of the window. It is important to note that this style retains most of the original shape of the roof interiorly and exteriorly.
As you may know, 3) Double sided part width dormers
As you may know, This will result in more living space because you will be having double dormers. You can be able to create a symmetrical side dormer room on the other double of your loft if you’ve enough space on your roof.
4) Loft conversion with low-level roof lights
Actually, If you . find an alternative space to keep your items, you can have a glass like expanse to give you a view of the outside as well as to allow enough light to pass throughcan This low level space is not usually to its maximum potential because it is used as ausedstorage unit by most people e.g. to storeandsuitcases other heavy household items.
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The original height of the ceiling usually determines the scale of renovation in creating mezzanine space. Ideally, the job is structurally simpler and cheaper in price you’ve aiftall room with your only focus being on using the eaves which are already visible. However, you will require more time and money if you need to expose the roof space by removing the ceiling. To start this project, there are building regulations which you are supposed to comply with and hence you should consult local authority before commencing on the project.
It’s worth noting that There as a matter of fact are two reasons for creating mezza space: If your floor to ceiling height in your roof space is not enough to create a loft space If your property is semi—detached which a three sided sloping roof
6) Rear dormer conversion
This is the most way of increasingcommonthe usability and head height available in your loft space. You should understand that the front slope of your roof doesn’t change hence your property remains unaltered from the streetandeven if you’ve done conversions. With a rear dormer, you can have a master suite whichhaveentails a bedroom en suite, enough storage and still enough room for your staircases.
7) Rear a width dormer which folding doors and full Juliet balcony
This could be a your option rather than having only a window facing better garden. It’s worthconnectingnoting that You can have bifold door your new rear extension with the garden. However, when planning to install bifold doors, you should also include the cost of a balustrade in your budget to avoid frustrations.
For most of these examples to be implemented, the skills of a structural engineer are needed. Therefore, remember including a structural engineer’s fee in your budget whenever you need to convert your loft.