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Author Products Association, Construction

Title Loft Conversion Handbook
Published Milton : RIBA Publications, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (208 pages)
Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface and Acknowledgements; About This Guide; 1 Before the Project Starts; Introduction; Planning and Development Control; Building Regulations; Party Wall Act 1996; Covenants; The CDM Regulations 2015; Bats; 2 The Existing Building; Introduction; Conversion Feasibility; Loft Space and Roof; The Existing Foundations; Alterations to foundation; Load-bearing walls; Cracking and associated damage; Chimneys and flues; Historical alterations to the building; Floors; Pitched roofs; Flat roofs and balconies; Roof drainage; Roof insulation
Ventilation of roof spaces (cold roofs)Thermal bridging; Services; 3 Proposed Structure; Introduction; Traditional roofs; Timber Development Association (TDA) roofs; Trussed rafter roofs; Attic or Room in Roof (RIR) trusses; Notching and drilling; Wall construction; 4 Stairs; Introduction; Stairwell opening; Headroom; Stair construction; Other staircase options; 5 Windows and Doors; Introduction; Sun pipes; 6 Drainage; Introduction; Foul drainage; Rainwater drainage; 7 Fire Safety; Introduction; Fire detection and fire alarm systems; Means of escape in case of fire; Compartmentation
Building fabric (unprotected areas)Load-bearing elements; Additional information; 8 Insulation; Introduction; Insulation materials; Multi-foil insulation; Elements to consider; External walls; Separating wall; Flat roof; Pitched roof -- insulation at rafter level; Pitched roof -- insulation at ceiling level; 9 Sound; Introduction; Existing structure; New floor; Separating wall; New internal walls; 10 Ventilation; Introduction; Roof; Habitable rooms; Bath/shower or WC; Additional guidance; Other options; 11 Heating, Electrical and Lighting; Introduction; Heating; Electrical; Lighting
12 SustainabilityIntroduction; Energy Performance Certificates; Microgeneration Certification Scheme; Energy efficiency; Renewable energy systems; Water conservation; Green roofs; 13 Applications for Building Regulations Approval; Introduction; Application forms; Notifying the BCB about progress; Standards and Publications Referred to; Index; Credits
Summary 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
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Subject Lofts -- Great Britain -- Design and construction
Lofts -- Remodeling -- Great Britain
Lofts -- Remodeling
Great Britain
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780429565830
0429565836