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Suitability for conversion depends on an number of factors,
principally the loft headroom, and rafter type used in the
construction of the existing roof.
Consider the following information.
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Loft Headroom
Is there enough headroom at the centre of the loft between
the ridge and ceiling joists? You
ideally need 2.4m (8ft) clearance, although you may find that
you can still get a useful room from as little as 2.1m (7ft).
A quick check with a tape measure will suffice.
Also try to assess whether your roof was built using
trussed rafters or purlins, as the latter is much easier to
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Rafter Types
Traditional
(pre 1965) rafter and purlin roof construction
This type of roof, pre 1965, is ideal for loft conversions
as it usually has a reasonably steep pitch and relatively
clear spaces between the supporting framework.
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Modern
(post 1965) trussed rafter construction
This type of roof, used widely in houses in Britain since
1965, usually has a shallower pitch and more struts. This roof
type was problematic to convert at one time, but Loft Wizard
has a system for converting this roof type and
are now the most popular loft conversions that we do! |
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