http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-blog.html The Loft Conversion Blog is regularly updated with articles to help you plan and build a loft conversion. en-us loft conversion Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:30:19 GMT Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:30:19 GMT loft-conversion-uk.com http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/suitable-wooden-sliding-loft-ladder.html I have a floor to floor height of 3m, a trap opening at 990 x 620 and a trap depth of 380(ceiling to loft floor). The trap opening can be reduced Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:30:14 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-insulation-boards.html Would 120mm of rigid insulation boards (celotex xr 3120) in between the rafters (45deg.pitch)plus 12.5mm of foil backed plaster board over the the Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:27:54 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/truss-roof.html I want to convert my loft. I have a truss roof but I dont want to change the existing structure. Can this still be possible by still strenghtening Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:21:00 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/have-i-boobed-.html Two years ago I boarded out my loft,for storage. The loft is 20'x20',there were 3 main joists(8x3)running in line with a ridge at 5'10centres, with Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:16:15 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-boarding3.html I have just moved into a brand new built home. If I put loft boarding down this would compress the insulation, would this therfore reduce the U Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:09:07 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/paper-storage.html I would like to store paper and books in the loft. It is insulated and boarded but gets hot in summer and cold in winter. What is the best way to Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:59:05 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/existing-loft-conversion-and-a-proposed-new-extension-.html Hello I am writing for some advice if possible please. I have an existing loft conversion on my house that was done by a friend of mine Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:32:35 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/vapour-barrier.html Hi I'm converting our loft into a playroom,I am fully insulating between the rafters with 50mm recticel euro sarking board leaving a 75mm air gap Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:29:53 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/simple-loft-conversion-no-windows-but-power-and-good-floor.html Dear Jeremy I have seen adverts on ITV for loft conversions for 500. We are having other (expensive!) work done on our home and wondered whether Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:28:37 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/chimney-stack-right-in-the-centre-of-the-roof-space.html We have just bought a house and I would like to convert the loft in to a bedroom /ensuite bathroom. The pitch is steep but the chimney stack goes Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:26:39 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/converting-a-trussed-loft.html Because of the design of the truss frames my loft conversion will require a structural modification. So can you tell me if building regs will allow Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:24:51 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/binders-and-joists.html Hello, I'd like to use my loft for storage. It's a typical mid-terrace rafter and purlin design with four 4x2 angled struts running off a binder Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:23:30 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/diy-velux-windows.html Would it be possible to install a velux window in an existing loft space (not converted) just to give us ventilation and natural light? As we accesss Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:49:54 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/boarding-out-loft-for-music-area.html Hello Im thinking about boarding out my loft making the joists stronger by puttin in 2 steels to hold the roof. Also to insulate the roof and put Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:42:16 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/heavy-weight-in-a-loft.html Hello there, I am looking to buy a house but needed some help and came across this site. The house has a large loft which is currently not used. The Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:34:26 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/party-wall-agreement.html Hello, my neighbour has served a PWA to me with no supporting documentation. He states that the survey has not yet been conducted therefore I cannot Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:22:12 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/double-apex-loft-extention.html We're thinking of buying a house and would like to know if its possible to make a loft extension between the double apex/gable ends of this house; Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:52:55 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-storage-floor-strength.html I live in a Victorain mid-terrace house in Manchester (ca. 1900). I would like to get some use out of my loft space (purely for storage) and am Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:46:08 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/building-regulations1.html Dear Jeremy Two years ago I bought a property which had a 'loft room'. I believe it was sold as a 'loft room' because there was no application Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:49:43 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/water-pressure.html Hi. I am about to have a loft conversion done and wanted to have a couple of points answered. I have a old pipe (not 28mm)coming into the house at Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:45:12 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/support-for-new-loft-floor.html Hi, I'm thinkin about laying a new floor in the loft so that it can be fully load bearing and comply with building regs. The house is a 1930's semi Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:40:49 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/conversion.html Hi I live in Dudley and I'm unsure of any regs, what I would like to do is add another floor to my house. My loft is not big enough to stnd up in by Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:46:05 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/storage-loft-load.html Dear Jeremy, I would like to convert my loft space into storage for empty suitcases, paper boxes, etc (no furniture nor people). I will hire a Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:39:50 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/dormer.html I bought my house when it already had a loft conversion. It is a large room with ensuite - however both sides are slopped meaning that the after Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:26:48 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/roof-problems.html I have full planning permission and building regs for a 2 storey extension with an attic conversion with ensuite and a dormer window. Im a bricklayer Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:20:32 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-flooring2.html Hello I would like to floor my loft for storage. Can I just lay boards on top off the rafters? Someone I work with said these have to be at least Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:13:58 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/structural-steel-straps.html Hi, I am about to start work on a loft conversion. My loft is unusual in that the height from the floor to the apex is 18 feet. It is a mid-terrace Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:08:07 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-by-tenant.html My property is tenanted and the tenant wants to use the loft for additional space e.g. study. It will not be used for sleeping. The property was Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:05:16 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/fire-regulations.html Hello, I have received two quotes for a loft conversion. The specialist company told me that if I have smoke alarms (mains) fitted in all rooms - Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:51:52 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/fire-escape-at-bottom-of-stairs.html We have had a loft conversion and have all the relevant fire doors and fire corridor. We have a fire door at the bottom of the stairs that leads Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:46:22 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftconversionsadvice.html Loft Conversions Advice From Loft Conversion UK Ask Our Expert All Your Loft Conversion Questions Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:27:52 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/planning-a-loft-coversion-joists.html I am going to do a loft conversion and I wanted to know what sort of joists I need and how are they Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:57:10 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/mezzanine-floor.html I live in a standard 3 bed 1930's semi. The 3rd room (the box room) is just that. It only fits the smallest of single beds and nothing else Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:45:12 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/converting-the-loft-to-ensuite-bedroom.html What is the most cost effective way to go? there are just so many things and stages to consider. I mean, is there a idiots-guide to this type of Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:36:36 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/soundproofing.html Dear Sir/Madam, Do you have any information regarding the soundproofing qualities of vermiculite? I have to soundproof the floor between two Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:32:08 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/low-ridge-height.html I live in a mid terrace mid 1930 property, I am considering a loft conversion. My concern is that the height from the ceiling joist to the underside Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:26:59 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/improving-insulation-in-a-loft-conversion-when-replacing-the-roof-tiles.html We had a loft conversion carried out 7 years ago which is cold in winter(it has 4 flat windows, but no dormers). We need to replace our roof tiles Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:22:52 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/internal-loft-height.html Hi, I want a loft conversion but not sure I have enough height in the loft. Is there a minimum height requirement for loft conversions? I have been Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:15:33 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftconversionservices.html Loft Conversion Services From Loft Conversion UK's Expert Jeremy Wedge Get A Loft Conversion Quote Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:03:35 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/raising-the-loft-floor-for-insulation.html We have had 6 inches of insulation added to our loft and now I want to raise the floor using 6.2 timber my problem is do I: 1. follow on top of Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:53:59 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-support-beams.html Hi There, We were granted planning permission for a loft convertion in our bungalow for two bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom and two dormer windows a Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:44:30 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-boarding2.html Last year we got top of over loft insulation which they put new installation roll cross. This now covers the rafters, and now we're thinking to board Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:38:47 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-to-storage.html We have recently had work carried out to turn our loft in to a storage area. We had a company in to strenghen the floor and board it,they also put Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:29:02 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftconversionideas.html Top Three Loft Conversion Ideas And Loft Conversions Projects In The UK Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:27:33 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-an-attic-with-a-low-roof-into-a-room.html We have an 1803 cottage where the max attic height is only about 1.65m. The attic space is quite big. Is it possible to convert this space so we Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:24:28 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-flooring1.html Hi Jeremy.... I spoke to a builing officer chap today about boarding my loft ...so I can store light goods up there...he's told me I cant board more Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:21:40 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/floored-and-lined-loft.html About ten years ago I floored and lined the loft for storage only. I am now selling and applied for a letter of comfort from the council. They have Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:18:52 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/general-inquiry-loft-storage-flooring.html Hi I have boarded out my loft the joists were originaly 6 x 2 1/2 but have been increased to 8 x 2 1/2 to increase strength and to level them up Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:15:58 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-steel-columns.html Hi, We are doing a loft conversion into our 1930's built house, to give us another bedroom. We have 3 steel columns installed (1x 203x203x46 and 2x Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:09:23 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/dormerloftconversions.html Dormer Loft Conversions Including Box Dormer And Full Width Dormer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:25:53 GMT