Loft conversions - room in the roof: Fact sheet no. 12
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This Fact sheet by wood for good is a brief introduction to loft conversions - room in the roof.
The sheet contains a run-down of the various timber elements which might feature in a loft conversion (including beams, joists, cladding and fire doors) and also covers some of the considerations which may need to be made before performing a loft conversion including the need to comply with Building Regulations.
Contents:
- Beams and joists
- Cladding
- Windows
- Staircases and fire doors
- Room in the roof
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