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Loft Conversion Access

Ladder or Staircase?

The consideration for loft conversion access, and whether a ladder or staircase should be used, really boils to how the roof space is going to be utilised.

The fundamental rule is that if the householder is converting the loft into an habitable room than permanent access through a loft staircase has to be arranged.

If, however, the roof space is going to be used only as a storage solution than a fixed or retractable loft ladder can be used.

When converting the loft for storage and the space is very limited, you may want to consider a folding ladder, which can be pulled up and folded away once access has been gained.

Ladders can be light or heavy duty, made out of wood or aluminium.

The length and width of the ladder must also be considered and whether you want a handrail fitted.

Adding a new floor or story to a home requires a built in solution and when a permanent staircase is required the type and design of the loft stairs will be one of the most important elements in the eventual conversion.

Deciding on precisely where to site the stairs is a significant part of the planning process and may have to involve some kind of compromise on your original ideas as it is doubtful there'll be room on the second-floor landing to install a flight of loft stairs.

In most houses there's little space for a 2nd staircase as bedrooms and loos take up all the available second-floor area.

Because of this it could be necessary to sacrifice a second-floor room to locate the new staircase and make a bigger, or even two rooms, in the loft.

The actual loft stairs themselves will either be built on site or could be one of many models of pre-manufactured staircases.

One thing to consider when planning your loft conversion access is 'what will you do with the space underneath?'

The area under the particular staircase should not be wasted and could have many uses. Additional storage or a tiny work station for example.

You are changing your loft to increase space so there is no point in allowing any 'dead' space so take care you include the area under the stairs in your planning.

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