Complete Loft Conversion Book

Author : Julian Owen
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781847975805

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Complete Loft Conversion Book by Julian Owen Pdf

Loft conversions are one of the most popular types of home alteration and, as this book shows, they can be an enormously useful and stylish addition to a house. If you have not been involved in a building project before, The Complete Loft Conversion Book guides you through the entire process with chapters arranged so that they follow the sequence of events in a real project.Shows how to identify whether your roof space is suitable for conversion and how designers work out ways to make the best use of available space.Using three-dimensional sketches and colour photographs of actual projects, the author illustrates the options for fitting in a staircase and indicates how to estimate the headroom that will be available. Considers the requirements of the local authority planners and building control officers, and provides tips on how to make applications and approvals run smoothly. Presents highly detailed drawings and photographs showing the conversion process. Provides advice on how to avoid cowboy builders and track down the ideal company, how to draw up a fair contract and how to deal with the legal issues that may arise. Supplies checklists and specifications to help monitor progress and ensure that the work is completed to a good standard. A practical, informative book which guides the reader through the entire building project following the sequence of events for a real project. Brimming with useful advice, it contains information not found in other publications. Aimed at all those considering having a loft conversion, those who have made the decision to convert but are still carrying out research and those just about to have work started. Superbly illustrated with 303 colour photographs and highly detailed drawings. Julian Owen MBE is a chartered architect with over twenty years' experience.

Author : C. N. Mindham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781405173261

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Roof Construction and Loft Conversion by C. N. Mindham Pdf

Full of detailed construction drawings, this book covers cut roofs,bolted truss roofs, trussed rafter roofs, trimmed openings andventilation. A major section deals with loft to attic room conversions, givingguidance on planning procedures, as well as dealing with structuralmatters and specifying conversion work. The Fourth Edition features a new chapter covering the growingnumber of engineered timber components available in the housebuilding industry. The use of I beams and roof cassettes isdetailed for roof and room-in-the-roof construction. The text hasbeen fully updated to current standards and features additionaldetailed construction drawings. The chapters on attic conversionand construction have been expanded and a new attic conversiondecision flow chart added. The book will prove invaluable to architects, house builders, roofcarpenters, building control officers, trussed rafter manufacturersand students of building technology. The Author C.N. Mindham BSc has had a wide experience in the constructionindustry. After three years with TRADA as Eastern Regional Officer,he spent 11 years developing a timber engineering business tobecome one of the country's largest producers of trussedrafters. He became Managing Director of a company designing andmanufacturing trussed rafters, joinery and prefabricated timberbuildings, a post he held for eight years. Subsequently he startedhis own consultancy for the timber industry which has led him tohis current position as Managing Director for a joinery andengineering company. Also of interest Loft Conversions John Coutts 1-4051-3043-1 9781-4051-3043-1 The Building Regulations Explained and Illustrated Twelfth Edition M.J. Billington, M.W. Simons and J.R. Waters 0-6320-5837-4 9780-6320-5837-4 Cover design by Garth Stewart Cover illustrations courtesy of VELUX and Mr C. Lovell,Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

Author : Ian Alistair Rock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Lofts
ISBN : 1785210890

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Loft conversions are a great way to add valuable living space to your home and significantly boost your property's value.

Author : Ian Alistair Rock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Lofts
ISBN : 1785210890

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The Loft Conversion Manual by Ian Alistair Rock Pdf

Loft conversions are a great way to add valuable living space to your home and significantly boost your property's value.

Author : Ian Alistair Rock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1838463704

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The Loft Conversion Manual by Ian Alistair Rock Pdf

Author : Laurie Williamson
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Attics
ISBN : 1861263651

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Loft Conversions by Laurie Williamson Pdf

As the demand for living space increases, more and more people are looking to convert their lofts into an extra room. But which lofts can be converted? How can the best possible results be achieved? Can a competent DIY enthusiast complete all or part of the work successfully? And, if not, how best can the job be contracted out or overseen? Loft Conversions answers these questions and more with step-by-step notes, tips, and advice throughout. It is designed to assist anyone planning a loft conversion, and to ensure the project meets all the requirements of good building practice and complies with building regulations.

Author : Construction Products Association
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780429565908

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Loft Conversion Handbook by Construction Products Association Pdf

This book is an easy-to-use handbook, providing architects and builders with up-to-date guidance on managing loft conversions and ensuring they achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance, such as industry literature, in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing structure, the guide is then divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion, covering topics such as fire safety, windows and doors, and insulation. This is an essential read for anyone looking for a guide which simplifies the building regulations process and offers solutions, where applicable, to achieve minimum, good practice and advanced construction standards.

Author : Emma Walshaw
Publisher : Archiwork Limited
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1916334342

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Understanding Loft Conversions by Emma Walshaw Pdf

Understanding Loft Conversions is a simple guide to carrying out a loft conversion. The book explains the main considerations required to carry out a loft conversion, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving conversions of different types. The book features over 40 construction details, in 2D and 3D. Topics covered include examining the existing building, requirements for the new structure, planning and regulations, construction details for general loft details, front dormer windows, rear dormer extensions, zinc standing seam details, faceted zinc dormer details and rooflight details. The book will help you... Gain a better understanding of how loft conversions work Improve your technical ability Save a huge amount of time searching for details The book is for... Professionals use the book as a reference and the details as a starting point for their own projects. Students looking to increase their knowledge residential construction and extensions. Graduates use the book to take out into the workplace and use as a reference. Self Builders looking to gain a better understanding of loft conversions in a clear and visual way. The book is also highly recommended by many tutors, lecturers and professors who teach construction at colleges and universities around the globe.

Author : Emma Walshaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1916334393

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Understanding Loft Conversions by Emma Walshaw Pdf

Understanding Loft Conversions is a simple guide to carrying out a loft conversion. The book explains the main considerations required to carry out a loft conversion, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving conversions of different types. The book features over 40 construction details, in 2D and 3D. Topics covered include examining the existing building, requirements for the new structure, planning and regulations, construction details for general loft details, front dormer windows, rear dormer extensions, zinc standing seam details, faceted zinc dormer details and rooflight d.

Author : John Coutts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118400029

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Loft Conversions by John Coutts Pdf

Pressure on space and changes in planning law mean that loft conversions are now at the forefront in the race to improve the performance of Britain's ageing housing stock. Since 1990, roof space conversions have increased UK housing capacity by more than 200 million square feet - a living area equivalent to a medium-sized city - without the loss of a single square foot of greenfield land. Loft Conversions is the definitive technical guide to the conversion of roof spaces in single family dwellings. It brings together a wealth of practical and regulatory guidance in a form that is easy to read and comprehensively illustrated. This fully revised and updated second edition is intended primarily for architects, builders, surveyors and others professionally involved in the process of loft conversion. The insights it provides are also invaluable to self-builders and to householders wishing to achieve a deeper understanding of what a loft conversion involves.

Author : Julian Owen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000705300

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Home Extension Design by Julian Owen Pdf

If you are thinking of improving your home but want the real story of how to be successful, this richly illustrated and completely up-to-date book is for you. It distils various practical information needed to run a project from dream to reality, highlighting the pitfalls along the way and suggesting ways to avoid them. Peppered with inspirational case studies and giving indications of costs and timescales, Home Extension Design demystifies both the building process and all the surrounding issues to do with design, sustainability, budgeting, planning, regulations and the use of building contracts.The comprehensive guidance includes chapters on making the best of what you've got, designing the changes to your home, types of house alteration projects (including extensions, loft conversions and basements), submitting applications to the local authority, and getting the building work done.

Author : Ian Alistair Rock
Publisher : Haynes Manuals
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Lofts
ISBN : 1844254461

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Loft Conversion Manual by Ian Alistair Rock Pdf

by Ian Rock 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 through to snagging and completion, this guide will make converting your home a smooth and successful process. plenty of useful information Professional Housebuilder & Property Developer

Author : Ole Thorstensen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781524704780

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Making Things Right by Ole Thorstensen Pdf

A celebration of craftsmanship, teamwork, and the relationship between contractor and client. "An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour."—Karl Ove Knausgaard Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen submits an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction through Ole’s eyes: the meticulous detail, the pesky splinters, the problem solving, patience, and teamwork required for its completion. Yet Ole’s narrative encompasses more than just the fine mechanics of his craft. His labor and passion drive him toward deeper reflections on the nature of work, the academy versus the trades, identity, and life itself. Rich with descriptions of carpentry and process, Making Things Right is a warm and humorous portrayal of a tightknit working community, a story about the blood, sweat, and frustration involved in doing a job well and the joys in seeing a vision take shape.

Author : Sharon Zukin
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0813513898

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Loft Living by Sharon Zukin Pdf

Behind the dirty, cast-iron facades of nineteenth-century loft buildings, an elegant style of life developed during the 1960s and 1970s. This style of life -- of using the city as a consumption mode -- was tied to the presence of artists, whose "happenings," performances, and studio spaces shaped a public perception of the good life at the center of the city.

Author : Laurie Williamson
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-26
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 1861268742

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Garage Conversions by Laurie Williamson Pdf

The majority of home-owners, especially those with young families, find that living space in their properties is at a premium. For many, converting a garage that has been used as little more than a disorganized storage room into an additional living area offers great opportunities. The extra room could be in the form of a granny annex, an extra bedroom, a dining room, an extended kitchen, a children's play room, or a games room.