Friday, 22 June 2012

Loft Conversions 20 great ideas

2. Add Glazing to Gable Walls - the opportunity to introduce windows in gable walls is often overlooked when designing a loft conversion, yet it is a great way to introduce light.  As with any window the cill must be 800mm above floor level. 

A Gable window can be expanded so that the whole triangular gable wall is glazed, with a structural frame of timber and steel reinforcement where necessary.  This can really add the wow factor to a loft room.

Glazing a gable wall is unlikely to be an issue oin forward or rear facing gable and may be classed as Permitted Developement.

New windows in a side elevation will always need planning permission unless they are obscure glazed with any opening part at least 1.7m above floor level.

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