Bungalow Attic Conversion

Aug 8 2018 ideas for upcoming attic renovation to 1920s bungalow.

Bungalow attic conversion.

This bungalow was built in 1959. Attic conversion has fit the bill for countless homeowners over the years. Unlike many basements attics are dry and being free of major appliances e g the furnace they are also quiet. Rooflight loft conversions require the least amount of structural work to the existing space and are therefore the most cost effective.

Step by step of a loft conversion. The roof structure is altered at the sides or rear of the house to add a large flat roofed box dormer. One consideration that is often overlooked until the very end but is very important is where to place the loft conversion stairs that lead to and from the attic conversion area. The new owners bought the property in 2001 and the interior required considerable updating which was done on a limited budget.

Bungalows are prime candidates for loft conversions taking underused loft or attic space and adding the capacity for extra bedrooms living space or a bathroom. In 2008 with a baby on the way the owners decided to look at the option of using the loft to increase the living space. Before you begin construction have a plan as to where this staircase is going to go the steps can easily take up more space than you realise so choose carefully what portion of the room you are willing to give up. The only changes made are the addition of windows.