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loft conversion
frenchbird1
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We are buying a house. We had a full survey done and as a result are having a roofer come to give us quotes on repairing/replacing the roof. Before all this, we were considering the possibility of having the loft converted in a couple of years. Does it make more sense to do the roof and the loft conversion at the same time (ie, will we save money!)?
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Probably, for the loft conversion you need dormers or roof lights fitted. Plus you will need to insulate the slope of the roof with the roof off this insulation can go over the rafters. Instead of under giving more head room. Total insulation required using celotex or similar now will something like 100mm between rafters and 50 or 60 under or over.0
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If the roof structure needs changing to convert the loft then I would do both at the same time, there is no point removing new roofing to fit windows to your conversion!0
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I agree with the above as paying out twice seems foolish, if you have the money spare to do the convertion know then it does seem a safer bet than fixing this now and then converting at a later date.0
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Don't forget to include the cost of fitting fire-proof doors to the rooms below the conversion. This is legal requirement - you need to be advised as part of the feasibility survey.
Nice natural looking fire doors are a bit tricky to source.0 -
I'm sure the OP has factored in the costs of loft conversions. They have to comply with Building Regulations, so it's not just fire doors. There's stairs/access. There's floor joist strengthening etc etc etc.Don't forget to include the cost of fitting fire-proof doors to the rooms below the conversion. This is legal requirement - you need to be advised as part of the feasibility survey.
Nice natural looking fire doors are a bit tricky to source.0 -
Agreed - we'd need an extension on the side of the house just to facilitate the access stairs - so I'm off the idea myself.0
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You'd also save money on scaffolding.0
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