Roof Space Conversion

An attic bedroom exploits roof space previously devoted to high school yearbooks and nesting sparrows.

Roof space conversion.

The mansard type will give maximum conversion roof space because it projects the maximum available head height thus giving a greater usable floor area. Attic conversion has fit the bill for countless homeowners over the years. If you have trusses it will be next to impossible to reconfigure them to allow for clear space. Removing sections of the roof or all of it makes it possible to gain the required headspace however this adds to the cost and also requires planning permission unlike a more simple conversion.

Reclaiming the space under your roof also avoids many zoning and easement concerns common chores when adding onto a house. Ironically though it s the rafters that provide a better environment for an attic conversion because of the clear space. Dormers and other similar conversions are normally installed by opening up the roof and cutting the required specified timbers to size on site. Unlike many basements attics are dry and being free of major appliances e g the furnace they are also quiet.

Trusses are considered a superior method of framing a roof because of the additional support. If the roof space is less than 2 3m don t throw away your dreams of a conversion as there are other options available.