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.
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Anyone seeking advice about converting their roof space will find Loft Conversions a good starting point. -- Build It Magazine, February 2001.
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Loft Conversions is a step-by-step fully illustrated guide (approx 300 illustrations) written to assist both the competent and less experienced DIY enthusiast manage their project successfully. From initial plans through to completion this book will prove an invaluable guide to good building practice and help to avoid the pitfalls that lie in wait for the unprepared and unsuspecting.
It is not however designed to solve problems where height, in particular, is at a premium, the variables would be too many for one book. In these instances it is always advisable to seek advice from your Local Authority Building Control Department before making plans.
It is not however designed to solve problems where height, in particular, is at a premium, the variables would be too many for one book. In these instances it is always advisable to seek advice from your Local Authority Building Control Department before making plans.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This book may help you if you plan to have your conversion professionally installed. If you want to have a go yourself then it is of little (if any) value.... VERY DISAPOINTING !
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Wrecker
Format:Hardcover
If your thinking of doing a DIY loft conversion then you`ll need to look further a field. This read is back to basics, what is a joist, what is a roof. It has very little useful information. Lets face it if your going to attempt a loft conversion, you`d know what a joist is! I was expecting guides on altering purlins etc...this just disappoints.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I am planning a loft conversion and trying to decide how much can be done "DIY" and how much requires professional intervention. I found the book useful in providing an overview of the entire loft conversion process and I now feel as though I have a reasonable idea of the different steps involved.
I feel it is let down mainly by the quality of its illustrations and diagrams, which comprise a good percentage of the book. Some are inaccurate and many others appear to be included as "padding" - the book would be considerably thinner and no less useful without them.
I read the other reviews (some negative, some positive) before buying this book and decided that because it was inexpensive it was probably worth the risk. I am as yet undecided as to whether or not this was a wise decision!
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Rubbish
This book contains no useful information whatsoever. Nothing about fitting a ridge beam, nothing about installing beams for new flooring, nothing about fitting new floor joists to... Read more
Published on 25 May 2010 by Ian Silver
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Loft Conversions
Very popular book, now people would rather convert than move this book comes into its own. Very helpful and extremely instructional.
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by B. R. Crane
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We've just been converted.
We have just had our loft converted. We knew a good carpenter and he recommended a plasterer and an electrician. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by Cleo
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You get what you pay for
I read all the reviews, both negative and positive on the site and because of the cost I bought it. It gives a general outline of the principles of loft converting but I still need... Read more
Published on 31 July 2005
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Helpful and interesting
I am currently undertaking a loft conversion using professional tradesmen and I found this book extremely helpful, in fact the best book I could find on the subject. Read more
Published on 26 April 2002 by John Howell, (cottonclub43@hotmail.com)
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BASIC
IF YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CONCERNED WITH LOFT CONVERSIONS THEN THIS BOOK WOULD BE A GOOD OVERVIEW OF THE WHOLE PROCEDURE. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2002 by stevenandbeth@yahoo.com
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Basic proof reading errors
Although the book looks promising from a quick scan through, I can't recommend this for a complete novice, which is the target audience. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2002 by valkira@hotmail.com
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disappointing and unhelpful
I ordered this book with the expectation that it would help with some design ideas and advice on the viability of a conversion in a rather shallow roof. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good way of understanding whats involved in a conversion.
Even though I am getting a professional in to do the job for me, it's difficult to understand everything thats invoved. Read more
Published on 10 April 2001 by "rocket_reeves"
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