W Truss Roof Loft Conversion

Often loft conversion projects can end up being a disappointment as on completion the owner finds out that roof height is very limited and as a result the space ends up being rather pokey.

W truss roof loft conversion.

Removal and rebuild of roof. Added rafters and floor beams strengthen the current loft structure creating an open larger living area. With the help of an experienced loft conversion company truss rafters are no obstacle. Even though townhouse loft conversions have become extremely popular in the last couple of years the process of transforming a common truss into an attic truss isn t as easy as it may sound.

First look inside the roof space of this truss roof house. Truss roofs have w shaped rafters which support the load of both the roof and the loft s floor structure. According to the nationwide building society adding a loft conversion to your home can increase the value of an average property by more than 54 000. Looking back i was very lucky in that my roof had an unusually high 47 degree pitch and so there was lots of head room.

Access into roof via a scaffold. The w shaped trusses are replaced with a shaped trusses or horizontal beams. Remove the existing roof structure and replace it with a larger one. Why would trusses cause a problem.

There are certain ways and means around them which will leave you with a very usable habitable space.