Loft Conversion Manual: The step-by-step guide to designing, building and managing a loft project
Author:   Ian Rock
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781785210891


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   14 July 2016
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Loft Conversion Manual: The step-by-step guide to designing, building and managing a loft project


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Overview

Loft conversions are a great way to add valuable living space to your home and significantly boost your property's value. But creating new rooms in your roof can mean making major structural alterations, and raises important questions. How can you tell if your loft is suitable for conversion? How much of the project can you do yourself? Expert guidance is now available in the Loft Conversion Manual, which explains the whole process in plain English and step-by-step colour photographs. From designing layouts and finding the right contractors right through to snagging and completion, this guide will make converting your home a smooth and successful process.

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Author:   Ian Rock
Publisher:   Haynes Publishing Group
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.784kg
ISBN:  

9781785210891


ISBN 10:   1785210890
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   14 July 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

How to tell which lofts are suitable for conversion - most are, but not all. Designing your new loft rooms; how to get the best living space for the least expense. How much can you realistically do yourself? Making sense of loft contractors' quotations; how to make big savings by employing specialist trades; employing and managing building contractors. Satisfying Building Regs and Planning requirements. Constructing dormers, fitting roof windows; installing a new floor structure and loft stairs. Insulation, fire protection, electrics, plumbing and heating. Decoration, snagging and completion.

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'plenty of useful information' Professional Housebuilder & Property Developer


Author Information

Author of six other Haynes titles, Ian Rock has refurbished numerous properties as well as designing and developing new houses. He has contributed articles on residential property issues to The Observer, and is a regular contributor to Build It magazine.

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