A guide to the different types of loft conversion
If you are considering how to make the most of the space in your property and a loft conversion in Poole, Christchurch or Bournemouth is on the cards, it’s important to carry out your research to find out which type of loft conversion will be most suitable for your home.
You could make so much more of this often under-utilised space in your property by opting for a conversion, but just what are the different types of loft conversion and which homes are they most suited to?
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) explains that there are five main types of loft conversion that are typically carried out in the UK.
Roof light conversion
By far the simplest and usually most cost-effective option is a roof light loft conversion. This doesn’t involve altering the shape or size of the interior space. Instead, you add roof lights to your existing roof, reinforce the floor, add stairs and insulation and introduce electrics and plumbing.
Dormer loft conversion
Next on the list, in terms of ease of conversion, is a dormer loft conversion, which involves creating additional space in your loft by building out from the sloping section of your roof and adding windows to this new addition. Dormer conversions can be the size of one or two windows, or they can span the width of your roof, making them a very versatile option.
Mansard loft conversion
Mansard loft conversions, meanwhile, are a great way to create a full-height space in your attic. These alter the structure of the roof itself and you introduce windows into the new roof. Due to their more complex nature, they are typically more expensive than a dormer or roof light loft conversion, but they do give you a fantastic space.
Hip to gable loft conversions
Similarly, hip to gable loft conversions alter the roof of the property and also give you a full-height space in your loft rooms. They’re ideal for bungalows or semi-detached homes and they work by straightening out the slanted end of the roof to create a vertical wall.
Modular loft conversions
Last on the list from the FMB is a modular loft conversion, whereby the new space is manufactured off-site and then lifted into place using a crane to replace your existing roof (after the existing roof has been removed of course!).
If you’re not sure which type of loft conversion is best suited to your property, let our experts at Bournemouth Constructions help! We have worked on all kinds of loft conversions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and we are happy to provide advice about the most suitable option for your home.
As an article for House Beautiful noted, one of the most important first steps for any loft conversion project is ensuring that your loft is suitable for conversion. We will be happy to visit your home and assess the loft space you have, providing honest advice about what kind of loft conversion will work in your home and provide the kind of room you’re looking for.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about the loft conversions we’ve worked on and to speak to a member of our team about your home improvement project in Dorset.