Rooflight or velux loft conversions there s no need for extensive building work.
Pitched roof loft.
If the roof space is less than 2 3m don t throw away your dreams of a conversion as there are other options available.
Learn the 1 rafter design that will guarantee your roof that is safe and strong for years to come.
Lofts with a minimum head height of 2 3m are usually seen as fit to convert although obstacles like chimneys or water tanks as well as the pitch of the roof can also affect this decision.
The hip of a sloping roof is turned into a gable end and the ridge is extended creating space for a loft conversion.
Discover the pros and cons to multiple roof designs.
Roof pitch is a measurement of a roof s slope expressed as a ratio.
Most loft conversions employ at least one pair of steel beams to support the new floor structure and the roof slopes at purlin level and sometimes also at ridge level e g.