Utilising Your Loft Space

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"Just put it in the loft.”

Does this sound familiar?

The result, - an enormous amount of things (we might use), junk, (we might need but never do!) and maybe the odd old relic - (worth visiting the Antiques Roadshow!?) Once ensconced in the loft we never see it again........ that is until we move!

Have you ever considered putting your loft space to much better use?

For example you could convert it into a home office, hobby/craft room, games/activity room, home theatre, or a bedroom.

This can be a great way

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Here are some steps to consider:?? .....????

1. Check the actual space: Measure the loft’s floor area to calculate the total available square footage. Also take into account the headroom height. Regulations require enough head space to enter/ exit a bedroom safely.
2. Check out access: How do you access your loft at the moment? Is this suitable for daily use, or would a safe and stable staircase need to be installed?
3. Check the overall condition: - Are there areas that have been damaged or that may need strengthening, in particular the floor joists??? -? Assess the walls and floors for signs of moisture, mould.
4. Check out airflow: Adequate ventilation is essential for any comfortable and healthy living space. Are additional windows or vents needed?
5. Check utilities: It is important to work out early on how to access/connect essential services such as electricity, plumbing, and heating.

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To ensure that the work is carried out safely and complies with local regulations, professionals recommend consulting with architects, structural engineers, or building inspectors for guidance very early on in the process.

This way, you can prioritise repairs or improvements to ensure the space is safe and ready for conversion.

Is the plan in place?

Here are some examples of the great products we are proud to supply for any project:

TIMLOC? InVentive Roof Vents

- Offer a wide range of tile & slate vents, suitable for profile, plain, small profile and non-profile roof tiles and slates, plus universal options. This range also includes compatible accessories for connection to ventilation ducts or soil vent pipes.

KEYLITE ROOF WINDOWS

- Their great range of pitched and flat roof windows provide the optimum solution for more natural light and fresh air.

You can choose the perfect internal finish for your roof window, and include innovative upgrades such as solar powered windows.

KNAUF INSULATION

- the only UK manufacturer of both Glass and Rock Mineral Wool Insulation, using their own ECOSE? Technology, a revolutionary, formaldehyde-free binder technology, based on rapidly renewable materials.

Classed as non-combustible and constructed to minimise the risk of fire and act as a fire barrier.

MANNOK PIR INSULATION

-offers a great range of high performance PIR insulation boards that can be used in floors, roofs and walls. They are easy to work with and install. The boards can simply be cut to size and are compatible with other essential products within a conversion project.

YBS SuperQuilt INSULATION

- is a flexible, easy to install, 2 in 1 reflective aluminium multilayer insulation and vapour control layer that offers tremendous thermal and vapour resistance benefits.

WAVIN TIGRIS K1

- with their multi-layer pipe press fit system that can be used in a wide range of plumbing and heating projects.

SINIAT INTERNAL PLASTERBOARDS

- Their special gypsum boards are designed to tolerate tough environments, comply with building regulations and are ideal for insulating walls and loft conversion projects. They can be used for partitions, linings and ceilings.

To sum up, we can definitely help you along the way with all types of products and ranges to make your life easier.

You are very welcome to drop into the store to have a look, here at ‘The Quay SA31 3JR Carmarthen’.

Just to let you know, you can order in-store or request a quote for ‘Direct to Site Ordering’. This can be done through Towy Works or Walters and Morris.