Things you must consider before Loft conversions Lancashire

Posted by CesarMuler on May 20th, 2014

Loft conversion or roof extension is the simplest process to create extra space in your property. There are farms exclusively engaged in loft conversion Lancashire and they take up start-to-finish assignment for the home owners. They use standardised tongue and groove type loft boarding that can be securely fitted to the ceiling joists. Once you create the loft you would also need a loft ladders Manchester and obviously a safe one. You can have a 2 or 3-section loft ladders according to your need. And the qualified fitters will be able to guide in choosing the right one.

For example, if you need a 3-section ladder that has power pivot arm it allows easy stowage and also ideal for high ceilings. If the height of the ceiling is not very high probably a 2-section would be sufficient. Both these types of ladders come with a safe and strong safety handle. And therefore you feel confident on working on it. Loft ladders Manchester suppliers take up the entire operations of creating the loft and fitting the ladder and the job can be finished in a day. There are loft conversion Lancashire also take up small operations like flooring of the loft, creating the lighting arrangements or extending the loft access door. 

Once you extend the roof the loft conversion Lancashire experts first examine the area to let you know the possibilities and limitations you may have regarding the structural or legal restrictions. You must have a floor that is perfect for storage and also keeps all your stored items safe and secure. If you have already extended your loft and now want to upgrade the depth of it, you may do that as well, following the legally permitted limits. Another option you may have is to lay an additional layer of insulation under the floor boards of the ceiling. In that case you may ask the loft conversion Lancashire and they would give you the quote accordingly.

Loft lighting is also to be considered when you appoint the loft conversion Lancashire. Depending on your requirement they would either fit a light bulb, a fluorescent tube and appropriate light switch. The switch ideally should be placed just next to the hatch of the latch so that you find it in the dark the moment you enter the loft. Next would be to install the Loft ladders Manchester and as discussed earlier a 2 or 3 section ladder may be used depending on the height of the ceiling. A 2-section ladder is sufficient for a height up to 2.66 metres and for any height up to 3 metres you may need a 3-section ladder.

Hatch doors that lead you to the loft is also an important component to be considered while going for loft conversion Lancashire. Earlier it was natural to have hatch doors made of timber and they did not fit securely. This led to heat loss and poor insulation. But most of the loft conversion companies now use special PVC insulated hatch door that comes with air tight seal. Once you install Loft ladders Manchester and put the hatch door it prevents heat loss from the house.

Loft conversions Lancashire and installation of Loft ladders Manchester are hassle free and affordable if you employ only the experts.