Named after the renowned 17th-century architect François Mansart, modern building techniques mean that adding an extra storey to a property with a Mansard loft conversion has never been so popular.
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The Ultimate Guide To Hip To Gable Loft Conversions
What Is A Hip To Gable Conversion?
A hip to gable conversion is an increasingly popular way to extend the loft space of your property. Most homes have a typical "hipped" roof which means all the sides slope inwards. This means the space below this sloping surface is virtually unusable. However, if the sloping sides of either end of the roof are replaced by vertical walls (or gables), suddenly this area becomes a lot more accessible and easy to utilize. This can be done on a single or even both sides of a property's preexisting roof. People often use this transformation to give space for an additional bedroom, office or recreational room.
What Is A Hip Roof Loft Conversion or Extension?
A hip roof loft conversion or extension involves converting an attic room into a loft room and create additional loft space. Proper planning can make the process simple. A loft conversion involves investment in terms of money, resources, and time. So it is important that you plan the conversion/extension effectively and efficiently.
What is hip roof loft conversion?
A sloping (hipped) roofed house doesn't have any vertical slides or gables. So when you change the side hip and turn it into vertical, it results in the creati ...
Loft Extension Southwark
Date: 2014
Borough: Southwark
Project Type: Loft Extension
Extension Architecture were recently GRANTED planning permission by the London Borough of Southwark for a proposed loft conversion for modern terrace house.
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