A Ten Alps PublicationGuide to
Loft Conversions
Contents
A Guide to Loft Conversions and
the Building Regulations
3 Introduction
3 Suitability
5 How to Proceed
5 Permissions ReA Guide to Loft
Conversions and the
Building Regulations
Introduction
Most houses have a large
space under their roofs
normally known as the loft
or attic. This space is often
under utilisTechnical Issues
The Roof Structure
The roof of your home is
currently designed to keep
out the rain and snow and
to cope with some light loft
storage loading. After a loft
co
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Truss RoofGuide to
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Hampshire Building
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A Ten Alps Publication
Guide to
Loft Conversions
Contents
A Guide to Loft Conversions and
the Building Regulations
3 Introduction
3 Suitability
5 How to Proceed
5 Permissions Re
A Guide to Loft
Conversions and the
Building Regulations
Introduction
Most houses have a large
space under their roofs
normally known as the loft
or attic. This space is often
under utilis
Technical Issues
The Roof Structure
The roof of your home is
currently designed to keep
out the rain and snow and
to cope with some light loft
storage loading. After a loft
co
AS SEEN ON T.V.s BETTER HOMES Attack The Attic Ltd Southern The Loft Conversion Specialist Experts in all Loft Conversions, including Truss Roof
provide support to the new floor and to strengthen the rafters; this allows the bracing sections of the trusses to be cut out to create a clear floor area. Traditional Roofs These are generally made
14 | Guide to Loft Conversions Pitch The maximum pitch for the stair should not exceed 42 degrees. Rise and Going The maximum rise of each tread of a domestic stair should not exceed 220mm and the going should be at least 220mm.
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Two Storey Houses The Building Regulations requirements for fire precautions in two storey housing are quite simple as it is generally felt that if you couldn't get out down the stairs you could jump
Three Storey Houses When you convert the loft of a house and create a third floor the Building Regulations require you to look at the fire precautions within the house a lot more seriously. Mains ope
Thermal Insulation CO2 emissions are a major concern in today's environment and you will need to provide a high level of insulation to your roof as part of your loft conversion. The most common way
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Heating To maximise the usability of the room you will probably want to install heating; in most instances the most effective way of doing this is to extend the existing central heating system. You w
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Windows and Ventilation Any new habitable rooms will need to be ventilated. Generally this is achieved by providing an opening window or roof light equivalent to 1/20th of the floor area of the room
The Leading Loft Conversion Specialists In Your Area A tastefully designed loft conversion will provide you with a complete new living area, enhance the look and add value t
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