W Truss Roof Loft Conversion

Removal and rebuild of roof.

W truss roof loft conversion.

Why would trusses cause a problem. Even though townhouse loft conversions have become extremely popular in the last couple of years the process of transforming a common truss into an attic truss isn t as easy as it may sound. Room in roof trusses can be craned into place to form the shell of a ready made new loft room with the insulation placed above the rafters for maximum thermal efficiency. Often loft conversion projects can end up being a disappointment as on completion the owner finds out that roof height is very limited and as a result the space ends up being rather pokey.

Truss roofs have w shaped rafters which support the load of both the roof and the loft s floor structure. Access into roof via a scaffold. With the help of an experienced loft conversion company truss rafters are no obstacle. There are certain ways and means around them which will leave you with a very usable habitable space.

Looking back i was very lucky in that my roof had an unusually high 47 degree pitch and so there was lots of head room. How will a loft conversion be possible. First look inside the roof space of this truss roof house. Converting a trussed roof is now commonplace.

According to the nationwide building society adding a loft conversion to your home can increase the value of an average property by more than 54 000.