Have You Ever Considered A Roof Conversion?

Feb. 8, 2010 - PRLog -- Considering your home expansion options but concerned about the costs and disruption often associated with building an extension onto your home? Have you considered a roof conversion?

Roof conversions allow you to turn your unused roof area into the additional room, bathroom or space that you can relax in and enjoy. Victorian terraces, California bungalows and older federation style homes are perfect homes for roof conversions as their roofs are higher pitched, which means there is more space for roof conversions.

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Make sure you discuss your roof conversion requirements with a reputable roof conversion specialist who has many years’ experience in this area of building and carpentry. Be sure to discuss each of the following prior to the projects start to ensure you are fully aware of everything that is involved in your roof conversion:  

-   Is my roof suitable for roof conversions? Talk to your roof consultant about the amount of space you have and the structural dimensions of your house. Will it accommodate the type of room that you want?

-   How much will it cost? In many cases where an additional room is required roof conversions are a lot less than a renovation but there are many other variants that can affect the cost. Some of these include what you want; the size of the job; additional extras, e.g. windows, staircase.

-   How long will the roof conversion take? This will depend on your specifications but generally roof conversions take between 7-9 weeks from start to finish.  

-   Do I need council approval for a roof conversion? If you are going to use the space as a room and not just storage then legally yes you will require council approval. Be sure to find out the roof conversion requirements for your area, as they vary, and ask your roof converter about the latest changes to the Building Code of Australia.

-   Are there any legal requirements relating to access to the new room? Some rooms may require specific access such as a staircase.

-   Will the building phase of the roof conversion impact on me and my family? In most cases roof conversions will have very little impact on you, your family and your property during building but it is a good idea to check with your roof conversion expert prior to building starts.

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Remember to be smart about your new room. A roof is exposed to a great deal of light and heat so too many windows will create a real hot house. Thinking that expanding up and using existing space is a better idea than expanding out? Then call Izico the roof conversion experts on Ph: 1300 557 747 or visit their website at http://www.izico.com.au to find out how they can help you.

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Izico Pty Limited is one of Sydney’s leading carpentry company Offer Carpentry, Cladding, Framing and Roofing Installation Services to Commercial, Residential and Industrial Construction.