FAQS
You’ve Got Questions — I’ve Got Answers
WHAT IS THE STEEL STRUCTURAL SYSTEM & WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
In Simple terms the existing ceiling joists are only designed to support the weight of the ceiling & roof if you cut the trusses in the roof additional supports are needed to transfer the new load.Inadequate structural work can cause the roof to sagg,cracks in the walls and ceilings below and this can be very costly to repair. the steel structural system is the only structural that will be certified by an engineer.
CAN I GET A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE?
.Yes a certificate of compliance can be issued by an engineer the cert of compliance is only to certify the structural work is done correctly.This is separate to the attic conversion price.
WHEN MY ATTIC IS CONVERTED WILL IT BE CONSIDERED AN EXTRA BEDROOM EG 3 BEDROOM HOUSE TO FOUR BEDROOM?
The answer to this is no unless planning permission is granted your attic conversion is classed as a storage area.
I HAVE A DRAWING FROM AN ENGINEER CAN YOU WORK FROM THIS ?
Yes email us your drawing and we will follow the specifications the engineer has included.
WHAT INSULATION IS USED IN THE CONVERSION?
Insulation is also an important part of the conversion we use kingspan or eco quilt insulation these are superior insulation compared to fiberglass wool insulation that some companies use this insulation degrades over time and is not suitable for attic conversion insulation.
WHAT SAFETY FEATURES DO YOU INSTALL IN YOUR ATTIC CONVERSIONS?
We install a fire safety window in our conversions in the event of a fire this window is big enough to climb out to the roof an important feature of an attic conversion.A smoke alarm is also installed.
CAN I GET MY ATTIC CONVERTED FOR UNDER €10,000?
Yes you can but not with our company why you ask structural work ,superior materials & finish fire safety features it is impossible to have all these included in that price our prices reflect the average price for an attic conversion including all of the above.