Factors
to Consider While Opting For Loft Conversion in Your Home
Most modern day homes are usually suitable
for loft conversions. Hiring a professional and expert attic conversion company
can give you expenditure estimates of loft conversions.
Factors
determining the suitability of loft conversions
The structure of the house is an important
factor, which may determine its suitability for loft conversion. London has
both traditional structure houses built before the 1960’s and also those which
comprise of modern structures. Such houses are usually the ones built after the
1960’s. For houses with a traditional structure, loft conversions in London are
easier due to their ceiling joists and rafters. For modern structures, advice
may be sought from modern loft conversion companies. Few other factors which
may determine the suitability of loft conversions include:
·
The
roof is required to have a minimum head height of 2.2m.
·
The
pitch angle is an important aspect which determines the suitability of loft
conversions.
For structures having a low ceiling height,
certain steps may be taken for loft conversions. The first solution is to raise
the roof of the house. This may involve taking off the old roof and rebuilding
a new one of a higher height. Many London homes may have low height roofs. For
such structures, loft
conversions in London may be undertaken by raising the roof height.
Loft conversions may also involve ensuring structural support in the form of
joists to prevent the roof from collapsing.
While opting for loft conversions, it is
advisable to seek advice and get quotes from expert companies as the job may
involve high costs if proper care is not taken.
