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It's no surprise that creating a habitable loft space is a hugely popular investment for many homeowners. If you do need a purpose-built loft conversion staircase, it pays to have the design approved by your building control officer before you actually commission them. Our experts can tell you how the roof space of a bungalow can be converted to provide two bedrooms and a shower room or whatever else you may need.
Need Planning Permission For Loft Conversions Cambridge To Complete The Job
Rear dormers can often be inserted into a loft conversion under permitted development rights. 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. During a loft conversion, insulation made from Rockwool fibre or similar is usually placed between floor joists, mainly for its sound-reduction properties.
Small Roof Space Cambridge Conversions
Depending on the roof structure / planning constraints, your option may be limited when it comes to loft conversion but speak to our team today to find the right solution for your home. Loft Conversions Cambridge can tell you that trussed roofs require greater structural input, normally involving the insertion of steel beams between load bearing walls for the new floor joists to hang on and the rafter section to be supported on — together with a steel beam at the ridge. The higher the angle of the roof pitch, the higher the central head height is likely to be, and if dormers are used or the roof is redesigned, the floor area, and potential for comfortable headroom, can be increased.
Your loft conversion drawings for building control should indicate that existing doors on the stairway (ground and first floor) will be replaced with fire-resistant doors. You'll need to make a decision of whether a loft conversion is right for your home and the team at Loft Conversions Cambridge will help you come to a sound conclusion.
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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.