ABSTRACT

This book is an easy-to-use handbook, providing architects and builders with up-to-date guidance on managing loft conversions and ensuring they achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance, such as industry literature, in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing structure, the guide is then divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion, covering topics such as fire safety, windows and doors, and insulation. This is an essential read for anyone looking for a guide which simplifies the building regulations process and offers solutions, where applicable, to achieve minimum, good practice and advanced construction standards.

chapter 1

Before the Project Starts

chapter 2|16 pages

The Existing Building

chapter 3|9 pages

Proposed Structure

chapter 4|10 pages

Stairs

chapter 5|12 pages

Windows and Doors

chapter 6|6 pages

Drainage

chapter 7|24 pages

Fire Safety

chapter 8|28 pages

Insulation

chapter 9|8 pages

Sound

chapter 10|14 pages

Ventilation

chapter 11|17 pages

Heating, Electrical and Lighting

chapter 12|15 pages

Sustainability