Enhance the spaces in homes with loft skylights

Loft Skylight

When we consider skylights, the first thing that comes to mind is extra brightness in rooms without the use of electricity. Loft skylights are no exception to this theory; however, they cannot be considered as strictly skylights in the true sense. These are usually large windows in the space of the loft, or maybe in similar places of the house. Such windows can be extremely useful when built overlooking your writing desks, or in spaces where light is required as a standard need. Such skylight windows are extremely popular in attic spaces of houses that are usually converted in tiny bedrooms for kids. This is because such windows allow a considerable amount of light inside the rooms, thus helping to make them look bigger than they actually are.

              

There are many houses that have lofts, and in these houses the loft space is not used well. In recent times, having extra space in your home can increase the value of your home . Most people are unaware that the attics are useful spaces for creating modern, functional and large spaces for dwelling or other purposes. Loft conversions can provide a better dimension for the home. Converting the loft can be done with minimal disruption and inconvenience to turn it into an additional room in the house thus making it a good way to use what otherwise would be wasted space. This space can be utilised as an office, bedroom for the kids or maybe a storage space. The most beautiful part of the loft is that they are most often blank canvases which can be easily changed. Conversion of the loft is not costly too, rather it is more convenient than moving house. Over time, people have become more comfortable with the idea of converting their lofts into useful spaces. The use of the wasted space in the loft, is a good solution for solving space constraints in the home.

Loft skylights offer the luxury of expanding the indoor spaces of homes into beautiful and useful living spaces that are filled with fresh air, outdoor views and daylight. Depending on the different requirements and needs of people, these skylights can be designed as out-of-reach or in-reach elements. The ventilation and light providing ability of these skylights is the ultimate solution for converting your loft area into a usable space for dwelling.

Lofts can also be converted for placing solar panels too, which increases the insulation in the house. This can also be accomplished without huge cost and will also result in saving you money due to the reduction in your use of electricity in the house. You just need to check out the local dealers providing loft conversion services, if you intend to convert your loft space into an office, study room or a bedroom for your kids. Loft skylights will provide natural lighting in this space, thus proving cost effective. Health and safety are also factors that are touched by the skylights. The natural light proves beneficial for the health, while the use of the skylight as a mode of escape when an emergency strikes, takes care of the safety aspect. Overall, skylights are beneficial for all type of needs.

South London Loft conversions

South London Loft conversions are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to expand the useable space within their house without going through all of the hassle and expense of moving. There are a number of different types of loft conversions in South London but the most common is a 'dormer'. What is a dormer and what are its benefits and disadvantages?

The main objective of anyone considering an attic conversion in London is to achieve more useable space. In some cases the space within the existing loft is sufficient to add a bedroom and bathroom just by installing VELUX windows in the existing slope to provide natural light. In most properties the existing space is too small to be used for much more than a storeroom and so the most common type of work undertaken is the installation of a dormer as the back of the property.

A dormer loft conversion will usually protrude from the rear roof at a ninety degree angle, stepped back at least 200mm from the rear wall of the house. Dormer loft conversions in South London significantly add to the useable floor area by extending the height at the existing ridge for the majority of the rear half of the property. They are constructed using an insulated timber frame with marine ply exterior. Most dormer loft conversions include a window or set of French doors, providing natural light and a garden aspect.

South London loft conversions incorporating a rear dormer design are generally hung externally in slates or tiles to match the existing roof although can be rendered, clad in timber, lead, aluminium or any other suitable external material. An important consideration when selecting external materials is maintenance of the finish. Most traditional roofing materials do not require regular maintenance however a timber or rendered finish will require regular care which can add to the long-term costs

Most dormer conversions have a 'flat roof' which is usually a three layer felt roof, although can be lead or a liquid poured roof, depending on the specification required. It is possible to lay a 'green roof' on top of the flat roof which can be a great benefit to wildlife in urban areas and helps to regulate the temperatures in London loft conversions, especially on very hot or cold days.

Some dormers do have a pitched roof (either with a single pitch or a double pitch) which is often more sympathetic to the look of period properties. The disadvantage of a pitched dormer is that it requires more existing head height in the loft as the pitched roof adds to the overall height. It also does not provide as much useable floor space as a standard flat roof dormer. Yet pitched dormers are popular with planning departments as they do not dominate the entire roof. In some cases pitched dormers are the only way to achieve planning consent for a loft conversion in London.