Due to our expanding family, we need to extend our home. Based on quotes from builders we have decided that an attic conversion is the most cost-effective solution. A lot of our neighbours have ...

It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

Regular readers of the House Doctor column will know that I rarely stray into the emotive subject of house prices, or even valuations. It has been said many times that whilst building surveys are a ...

A great way to add extra living space to your home is a loft conversion. But, if your home has a low-pitched roof, you might be wondering whether a conversion is even possible. Fortunately, whilst low ...

Q: I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to have ...

Q. Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...

Roof trusses cost an average of $285 per truss, but these costs can vary significantly depending on the size, type and material. In addition, you’ll need to hire an experienced roof contractor to ...

The loft space of an art nouveau building in Strasbourg, France has been converted into this light-filled two-storey apartment. Parisian architecture firm f+f architectes renovated the fourth and ...