With energy efficiency standards being increased loft conversion insulation is more difficult to install than it once was.
Traditional cut roof loft conversion.
If you have a traditional roof the critical measurement is a minimum height of 2 2 metres at its highest point.
The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable.
However the average dormer loft conversion with a double bedroom and en suite costs about 35 000 45 000.
See diagram on the left and read about roof structures below.
Traditional eaves loft conversion what is a traditional or eaves loft conversions.
If you are replacing the roof tiles at the same time you can insulate between the covering and the rafters which will also achieve good airtightness.
Acorn carpentry and building services are one of only a handful of loft conversion specialists in the uk to offer the new and exciting concept of roof off roof on loft conversions.
An example of a traditional cut and pitched roof can be viewed on previous projects case study 3 loft conversion.
The rafters form an m shape that meets the floor of your loft at its centre.
Not only is the volume large enough to convert into living space but the structure can generally be easily.
Height is there enough height within your loft.
This option is the most expensive as it requires the complex removal and rebuild of the existing roof.
Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses.
Please note if your roof is not high enough then a dropped landing or lowering the ceilings should be considered.
Until now loft conversions have primarily been able to be carried out on traditional cut roof type housing pre 1975.
The finished structure is readily adaptable.
Roof on roof off.
This is a loft conversion which is completed within the existing pitched roof space.
Changing the roof structure for a loft conversion.
Note the minimum height for a traditional roof is 2 2 to 2 4 meters and the minimum height for a modern trussed roof is 2 4 to 2 6 meters.
Roof structure is it traditional cut rafter and purlin roof or a trussed roof.
Best results are from permitted development.
For minimum dimension necessary for a loft conversion measure from ceiling to the bottom of ridge board 2 300 metres.
This could be a hip to gable loft conversion or a mansard conversion for example.
Traditional cut rafter and purlin roof.
Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end.
These roofs tend to be found in houses that predate 1965.
With this type of conversion we install a permanent staircase to the room ensuring this is done with building regulations including fire doors.
Traditional cut roof a traditional cut roof is the typical roof that gets converted to a loft.
Traditional or cut roof.
This reflects the weatherproofing requirements of older roofing materials like thatch and peg tiles.
