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Attic Trusses - Commonly asked questions.

Q1   How much extra floor space can be gained in the roof space     using  Attic Trusses?

   Ans. Normally about 50 - 58% of the ground floor area                            

For Example

A bungalow with 1280sq ft ground floor  area (simple rectangular shape/plan)                        

Span (Width of the house) outside Wallplate to outside Wallplate 8.50m

Pitch (The steepness of the roof)                                    37.5 Degrees 

Length of the House                                                          14.00m

Room Width created (inside the Attic Truss)  is 5.00m (16ft 4")

Extra room created using attic trusses        is 70m2  (750sq ft )     =     an additional 58% of the ground floor area.

Q2      How do you maximise the amount of living area in the Attic Space?

 Ans. a.This should ideally, be decided at the design stage with your Architect. The wider the house, the more room can be achieved in the attic space.           

  b. The greater the roof pitch, the more room can be created. A roof pitch of 40 Degrees will ensure a wider Attic room size than a roof pitch of 35 Degrees.                                                                   

  c.  Give careful consideration to the positioning of chimney/s, water tanks & stairwells. - This will have implications for your Attic Rooms.

Q3     My plans are approved for a "Traditional Cut Roof"   -  Can we use Attic Trusses instead?

Ans.  Yes.  Virtually all roofs can be trussed and in most cases there are substantial cost savings to be made using Attic Trusses.

We work closely with Architects, Surveyors and  Building Control to provide the most cost effective way to roof your New-build project.

Q4     We don't need the extra room now!   -    Why  should we use Attic Trusses?  

Ans. a.  It could cost you up to £25,000 to to a substantial Roof conversion in the future when you do need the extra space.

         b. Using Attic Trusses will add a substantial amount to the value of your new home, whether you intend to sell it in the future, borrow money against it or use the  space for extra Bedrooms, a Home Office , a Games Room, a Leisure Suite or a self contained Apartment.