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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:27:33 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:27:33 GMT loft-conversion-uk.com 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 http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/grade-11-listed.html Hi do you know if its possible to havea loft conversion on a grade 11 listed Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:17:49 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/joists1.html Hello I am making a good storage place in my attic but started as I ment to go on - right. The origanal joist run one way i have constructed a new Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:14:16 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/what-to-do-now.html I hope you can help me, we had a loft conversion done four years ago,by what we thought was a very good company, we looked at other work they had Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:03:36 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/bungalow-loft-conversion1.html I bought a bungalow about 4 years ago with a loft conversion which had I belive had no planning permission. The previous owner signed a declaration Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:56:45 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/advertise.html Advertise on Loft Conversion UK And Promote Your Loft Conversion Company Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/doors-and-building-regs.html Hello, having a loft converted very soon, the local authority has requested ALL doors to be changed to 30 min fire check type, is this correct or Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:58:59 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-height-question.html Hi, My loft is just 1.8 metres height, can I still convert it? I have read that you need at least 2.4 metres, is this correct? I wouldnt mind to Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:57:26 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-building-regulations-questions.html I understand that the regulations regarding loft conversions having to have an extra roof light in the front of the property to enable the Fire Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:56:29 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-info-for-bedroom.html Can I convert my loft into a bedroom. We have lath & plaster walls in the upstairs rooms. Could you tell me how we make a strong floor for the Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:55:23 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-doors.html I understand that I have to have a door at the top of the staircase and that it can't be at the bottom. The top of the staircase will lead to a Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:54:21 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftconversiondiy.html Loft Conversion DIY And Home Improvement Articles, Advice, Information And A Free Ebook Thu, 28 May 2009 12:12:41 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/terracehouseloftconversion.html Building A Terrace House Loft Conversion How To Follow Building Regulations And Deal With The Neighbours Tue, 26 May 2009 16:33:24 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/getting-freeholder-permission-for-a-loft-conversion.html Hi Jeremy, I own the leashold on the top flat (of 2 flats) which has the only access to the loft space. The loft is not mentioned anywhere on the Thu, 21 May 2009 13:01:41 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/joinst-centre-span.html Hi, I'm doing my investigation to put down some loft flooring. All the loft board packs that i have seen, mainly B&Q and Homebase, require the joist Thu, 21 May 2009 12:51:22 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/staircases-and-fire-regulations.html Our loft conversion (well underway) is a large project. The new staircase will run over our existing staircase up to a small landing created by the Thu, 21 May 2009 12:48:38 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/velux-loft-conversion.html I plan to have my loft converted but have a large space and so do not think I need a dormer. I was also expecting it so be significantly cheaper as Thu, 21 May 2009 12:25:35 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/tie-beams.html I am thinking of boarding out my loft space (storage only). The loft is purling design (i think this is the right spelling), anyway on top of the Thu, 21 May 2009 12:23:14 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/fire-doors.html A friend of mine does not like his front door and wants to take it out and fill the hole. Have no front door at all. I thought it was law that you Thu, 21 May 2009 12:18:59 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/do-we-need-planning-permission.html Dear Jeremy, I am planning to have a new boiler installed which means that the water tank and pipes that are currently in the loft space will be Thu, 21 May 2009 12:14:55 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/specification-height.html I am looking at buying a house which the loft conversion ceiling height is round about 2m, this conversion has been complete for about 6 years. Could Thu, 21 May 2009 12:11:26 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/small-landing.html For a small landing what is the best solution for fitting stairs from the landing or another room, also the cheapest? Also what is the average price Thu, 21 May 2009 06:58:29 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/confused-by-plans.html We have had plans drawn up by an architect and they have been approved by the council. Currently we are getting quotes from different builders and Thu, 21 May 2009 06:57:30 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/joists.html Hi there I wonder if you could tell me the size of timber is needed for my floor joists for my loft conversion. At the moment they are 4 by 2 Thu, 21 May 2009 06:56:04 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-stairs1.html Given the minimum width of 600 for a staircase, does this have to be the distance clear from one side to the inside of a handrail - or can the Thu, 21 May 2009 06:54:53 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/boarding-parts-of-the-loft.html I am having new insulation put in the loft shortly. It will be 270mm which will rise much higher than the joists. I can screw blocks on to the Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:25:02 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/trussed-loft-w-shape.html I have been told to get steel girders in to convert my loft safely. But with the angle of my roof I can't do that, and I don't need that much space. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:22:27 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/fire-regulations-for-loft-conversions.html Hi, I have been quoted for a loft conversion and the company have stipulated that it is essential that the three bedroom doors are replaced by Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:18:56 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/third-part-wall.html Can you convert space in the loft right up to and including the third party wall / chimney i.e. can it be plastered and used as part of the loft room? Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:12:56 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-for-storage.html Hi I have boarded out my loft severalyears ago with 8 joists with interlock boards. I would like to do the roof space know; can I do it with tounge Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:11:07 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-insulation1.html Can you tell what is the best quality loft insulation? Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:07:49 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-retrospective-planning.html Hello In my 1940's semi is a loft room that was built to building regs but not the stairs- there is a lid opening & a quite narrow wooden slat stair Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:03:54 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-escape-window-issues.html We have a loft conversion, done by a builder who we subsequently found out has a well known disregard for building regs and has now disappeared! Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:00:23 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/window-sizing.html Hello there, Is there any kind of formula for calculating window size for attic conversion, covering pitch, orientation etc or is it just a case of Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:52:44 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/insulating-existing-dormer.html The inside walls of existing dormer room that face the roof void (1960s purpose built dormer bungalow) do not appear to be insulated other than some Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:45:58 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/rsjs.html Hi, I am about to install support for a full length dormer, this will be a RSJ. On architects plans RSJ goes into chimney breast, I seem to Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:44:40 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-boarded.html Hi I have had a joiner board my loft out with tongue and groove chipboard sheets, I asked if he needed to strenthen the floor as I intend to store Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:42:48 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/ukloftconversions.html UK Loft Conversions - Converting Your Loft Cost Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:02:48 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftdesigns.html The Three Most Popular Loft Designs When UK Homeowners Decide To Convert Their Loft Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:28:59 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/home-improvement-loan.html A loft conversion is great. But it has to be paid for. A home improvement loan could be the answer Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:14:47 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/attic-bedroom.html Advice of creatign that luxury attic bedroom you have always wanted Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:25:57 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loft-conversion-building-regulations.html A concise guide to the current loft conversion building regulations Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:49:24 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftconversionfireregulations.html The Loft Conversion Fire Regulations And What You Need To Know Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:47:10 GMT http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/loftconversionventilation.html All About Loft Conversion Ventilation And Your Roofspace Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:26:24 GMT