Loft conversions are a fantastic and convenient way to expand your home and probably increase its value and while most properties have lofts we can convert, not all can. If you’re looking to create an extra room in your loft space, you need to consider several factors first. Read on to find out if your property is suitable for a loft conversion.
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In an ideal world of loft conversions, your roof will have a pitch of at least 40 degrees. The steeper your roof is, the more headroom you will have in the centre of the loft and if your roof has a low pitch you can opt for a Hip to Gable conversion. In this conversion style, four hips extend from the roof ridge then connect to a rear dormer allowing ample headroom inside the finished loft.
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Positioning the staircase is one of the ultimate tests of suitability for loft conversions. If you can position the new stairs above the existing flight, that’s the perfect outcome. However, the current stairs will typically be located at the loft’s edge, where headroom is at its minimum. A dormer can be constructed to provide the required headroom but if at any stage you have to sacrifice bedrooms to fit in a staircase, you have to question if your house is suitable.
