Truss rafters are arguably one of the biggest perceived hurdles when it comes to loft conversions.
Truss roof loft conversion before and after.
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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.
The main problem with raising the roof is that it requires planning permission and there s a fairly good chance this will be refused especially for terraced.
Walthamstow homes which were built after 1960 might well have roofs supported by truss rafters but they shouldn t put you off of converting your loft space.
With the help of an experienced loft conversion company truss rafters are no obstacle.
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In both cases you will want to maximise space and structural elements will have to be replaced with new.
Typically your loft will be either a traditional cut roof pre war period or a truss roof post war period.
Loft conversion into a living space requires alterations to the roof structure.
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.