Velux and roof light conversions are
becoming incredibly popular.
Typically, this type of loft conversion is extremely
cost-effective and does not require planning
permission. In a Velux loft conversion, windows or
roof lights are installed into the roof, without
changing the structure of the roof itself.
This type of loft conversion is perfectly suited for
lofts which already have a large amount of
headroom, or on properties such as those in
conservation areas, where planning permission
is unavailable.
Dormer conversions are becoming
increasingly popular due to the
amount of extra space created.
Dormer conversions extend outward, in a box
shape, from the side or back of a sloping roof.
Internally, a dormer has a horizontal ceiling and
vertical walls which is great for maximising space.
Dormers are very popular and are generally
considered to be the least expensive option,
depending on the amount and style of
dormers you add.
A mansard roof has two slopes, the
lower slope is close to vertical at 72
degrees and the top section of the roof
is almost horizontal.
A mansard roof has the advantage of maximising
the available space within your loft. Mansard
roofs are commonly built by raising the
party/gable walls either side of your house to
make the profile for the mansard and then
creating the timber frame.
Although common on older properties, especially
in cities like London, Mansards are not often seen
in the suburbs. Flat-roof dormers tend to be a
more popular choice for the 'average' 3 bed semi or
terrace house due to the reduced cost and
simpler construction.
A mansard loft conversion will almost certainly
require planning permission.
A hip to gable conversion involves
making fairly major changes to the
roof.
The gable wall is built up to the ridge line and a
new section of roof is built to fill in the gap. As a
general rule, houses with hip roofs tend to not
have enough internal volume for a conversion to
be practical so a hip to gable conversion is the best
solution. A new gable wall will be built either in
masonary or studwork.
There are several options for the finishing of the
masonary gable wall, which include brickwork,
blockwork with render or tiled. If the gable wall is
built from studwork, they are normally finished in
render or tiled. For most people the preference for
the new gable wall is for it to match the exisiting
walls as much as possible.
As a hip to gable conversion changes the outline of
the roof planning permission may be required. You
will need to determine if the conversion falls
within your permitted development allowance.
Once the roof has been extended the conversion is
normally completed with either velux rooflights
or a dormer.
Leeds Loft Conversions are on hand to
pick the right conversion type for you.
Loft conversions fall into one of four
basic types, which type you decide to use
for your loft conversion will depend on
many factors such as the design of your
existing roof & your budget.
Velux Loft Conversions
Dormer Loft Conversions
Mansard Loft Conversions
Hip to Gable Loft Conversions
Built by connecting two dormer builds
together; one on a main roof and the
other on a rear roof.
This results in creating a much larger space, which
can be used for either two bedrooms and a
bathroom or one large bedroom and a bathroom,
the sky is really your limit!
L-shaped Dormer Loft Conversions are
particularly popular on period type properties.
L-Shaped Dormer
Loft Conversions
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