Product Description

As the demand for living space increases, more and more people are looking to convert their lofts into an extra room. How can the best possible results be achieved? Can a competent DIY enthusiast complete all or part of the work successfully? And, if not, how best can the job be contracted out or overseen?
Loft Conversions answers all these questions, and more, with almost 300 full colour illustrations, step-by-step notes, tips and advice thoughout. It is designed to assist anyone planning a loft conversion, and to ensure the project meets all the requirements of 'good building practice' and complies with building regulations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #128726 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-22
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Build It Magazine, February 2001.
Anyone seeking advice about converting their roof space will find Loft Conversions a good starting point.

Synopsis
Written by an experienced freelance estimator, "Loft Conversions" describes good practice in the building trade as it applies to home owners when tendering and managing projects undertaken by building firms and contractors.

From the Author
Loft Conversions is a step-by-step fully illustrated guide (approx 300 illustrations) written to assist both the competent and less experienced DIY enthusiast manage their project successfully. From initial plans through to completion this book will prove an invaluable guide to good building practice and help to avoid the pitfalls that lie in wait for the unprepared and unsuspecting.
It is not however designed to solve problems where height, in particular, is at a premium, the variables would be too many for one book. In these instances it is always advisable to seek advice from your Local Authority Building Control Department before making plans.

Customer Reviews

We've just been converted.
We have just had our loft converted. We knew a good carpenter and he recommended a plasterer and an electrician. Not knowing anything at all about building works and wanting to be involved as much as possible we bought this book to help.
I am pleased to say the conversion is a great success and we were able to follow the planning and progress easily and in detail with the use of this book. All the relevent stages of construction were covered from plans through to completion and it was not too technical, which suited us perfectly.

Back to basics
If your thinking of doing a DIY loft conversion then you`ll need to look further a field. This read is back to basics, what is a joist, what is a roof. It has very little useful information. Lets face it if your going to attempt a loft conversion, you`d know what a joist is! I was expecting guides on altering purlins etc...this just disappoints.

You get what you pay for
I read all the reviews, both negative and positive on the site and because of the cost I bought it. It gives a general outline of the principles of loft converting but I still need more answers so will be looking at other books. The illustrations are adequate for the cost of the book but for a cover that has been quckly thrown together without creativity it says a lot about the editor who gives a credit to the cover's designer. I will be selling mine back to amazon when finished not wanting as a momento or for reference.