I d like to do a loft conversion and currently have a 1 9m height in the loft from plasterboard of ceiling below to bottom of ridge.
Roof height for loft conversion.
Low roof height or need a higher roof then you need a roof lift loft conversion.
A ceiling height of 1 9 2 0 m once the conversion is complete.
Most loft conversions use steel beams to support the new floor structure and roof.
If it s 2 2m or more your loft should be tall enough to convert.
Mansard loft conversions create extra volume.
Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end.
When you measure from the bottom of the ridge timber to the top of the ceiling joist you need to have at least 2 2m of usable space for a conversion to be suitable.
Measuring head height for a loft conversion.
The minimum height you need for a loft conversion is 2 2m and you can easily measure this yourself.
There are minimum practical requirements for headroom which the designs for your loft conversion must be able to meet.
Take a tape measure and run it from the floor to the ceiling at the tallest part of the room.
To assess whether you have the space to accommodate this measure the clear headroom of your existing space from the top of the joists to the bottom of the rafters.
A roof lift can add a huge amount of space value to your home.
The process involves the replacement of either one or both roof.
The issue is that manoeuvring the beams into place at that height can be difficult so sometimes we opt to use shorter 2m lengths that are bolted together on site.
I m thinking of putting in an application to increase the height of the ridge to 2 3m and have a rear dormer up to that level.
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Where a property already has a steep pitched roof the eventual loft conversion will be much easier and ideally you are looking for headroom in the loft of around 2 2 to 2 6 meters.