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Loft conversion types

There are five main types of loft/attic conversions detailed below. Click on the links below to read about each of the individual styles and view the examples in pictures.

Velux loft conversions Velux* loft conversions

This is probably the simpliest of all loft conversions. With this type of construction the roof line of house is unaltered and a room is simply created in your existing loft space. Velux loft conversion lends itself to Victorian style houses and is often used if Planning Permission is required.

Velux Read more about Velux loft conversions, view pictures and few examples

Rear dormer loft conversions Rear dormer loft conversions

A rear dormer creates a square end to the back of your house and has a flat roof. This creates a substantial amount of extra floor space and height. It is possible on most terraced and semi detached properties, and allows a greater choice of rooms within the loft space. Rear dormer loft conversion is often possible to construct a dormer without gaining planning permission.

rear dormer Read more about rear dormer loft conversions, view pictures and few examples

Front, side dormer loft conversions Front, side dormer loft conversions

Front or side dormers are smaller dormers constructed to be in-keeping with your property. A side dormer is used to replace a hip to gable construction when planning is required.

front, side dormer Read more about front and/or side dormer loft conversions, view pictures and few examples

Hip to gable loft conversions Hip to gable loft conversions

This involves changing the sloping side of your property, the "hipped side", to a flat, gable end, creating a much bigger loft room and often creating space for the staircase. Hip gable type of construction is normally only possible where planning permission is not required.

hip to gable Read more about hip to gable loft conversions, view pictures and few examples

Mansard loft conversions Mansard loft conversions

This is another construction to the rear of your property which has a flat roof, however, the back wall slopes inwards at an angle of 72 degrees and windows are housed in small dormers. Mansard type of loft conversions are normally constructed where planning permission is required or your property falls into a conservation area.

mansard Read more about mansard type of loft conversions, view pictures and few examples

* Velux VELUX is a Danish company that specializes in windows and skylights. To visit their website click here.

 

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