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When you convert your loft you are, of course, going to lose storage space. There are four main types of loft conversion roof light, dormer, hip-to-gable and mansard. Once you've assessed whether you are able to have a loft conversion, it's worth visiting the Loft Conversions Devon page on loft conversion costs, which includes average prices and tips from experts and people who have had a loft conversion on how to keep costs down.
Need Planning Permission For Loft Conversions Devon To Complete The Job
Full planning permission will be needed if you wish to add dormers at the front elevation. When it comes to starting the conversion process, it's always worth being proactive so get in contact with your local council or planning officer to find out if you require planning permission.
The loft floor space should be sound insulated; preferably with a mineral fibre quilt laid between the joists – the heavier and denser the material the better. Insulation made from Rockwool fibre or similar is usually placed between floor joists, mainly for its sound-reduction properties.
Small Roof Space Devon Conversions
An inspection of the inside of the roof space by Loft Conversions Devon will provide information as to its suitability for conversion. There are numerous ways of altering roof structures for loft conversions, but they all have one common element – the ceiling joists will almost certainly be inadequate as floor joists. In smaller lofts, it is often the case that the floor joists themselves will be used to support the sloping rafters.
Building a loft conversion will add weight to your house and so you'll need to make sure that the structure of the building can take it. It's good to discuss your project with a specialist site insurance provider as loft conversion projects can be complex and often include liability assumed under the party wall act 1996.
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For the most part, loft conversions can be considered permitted development (pd), but your design will need to adhere to a number of specified parameters.