Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The pitfalls of converting your roof space into a spare room

If you are planning on remodelling or extending your house then your options can be limited with the restrictions of town planning regulations and without having to encroach on your outdoor space. Converting your roof space into another bedroom is something that should not be over looked.

Before you make that decision you first want to make sure you have adequate room in that roof cavity cause there is nothing worse than continuously having to crouch in fear of bumping your head. So checking the amount of space you have is the first thing you should do. Also if you do have enough space in the roof cavity then you then must beware of any structural modifications that have to be made. It would pay to get a builder in to consult on this usually you can get this done for free especially if you get them to quote on the job because they will be of the opinion that it is extra work for.

The other thing you need to address is how are you going to access the new room. Rather than go to the expense of putting in a dedicated stair case which can be costly as well as taking up extra room on the floor below, a better option is to install a roof access ladder.

With most local housing regulations putting a roof ladder in as access to a "bedroom" is usually not allowed so it is best to have this modification described as a loft or extra storage area.

Friday, July 3, 2009

How to add up to $20,000 to your home by Installing a Roof Ladder

That is right, up to $20,000 from just one Roof Ladder, as that is what an extra bedroom or study can add to the value of a family home.

A pull down roof ladder is an absolute must if you are looking to utilize that extra roof space in your home. In many cases it is usually a better decision to extend the living area of the home with the use of a Roof Ladder. If you have a large roof cavity, instead of buying somewhere new and having all the extra expense you get when buying and selling a home, it makes much more sense to install an Roof Ladder that gives you access to the roof cavity. And a Roof Ladder is fastest way to add an extra kids bedroom or a study.

Or if your roof cavity is not large enough to convert into another 'room' you can save on storage costs as well as de-cluttering the garage by installing Roof Ladder giving you access that extra storage space in the roof.

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