Roof Construction And Loft Conversion

Author : C. N. Mindham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405173262
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roof Construction and Loft Conversion written by C. N. Mindham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of detailed construction drawings, this book covers cut roofs,bolted truss roofs, trussed rafter roofs, trimmed openings andventilation. A major section deals with loft to attic room conversions, givingguidance on planning procedures, as well as dealing with structuralmatters and specifying conversion work. The Fourth Edition features a new chapter covering the growingnumber of engineered timber components available in the housebuilding industry. The use of I beams and roof cassettes isdetailed for roof and room-in-the-roof construction. The text hasbeen fully updated to current standards and features additionaldetailed construction drawings. The chapters on attic conversionand construction have been expanded and a new attic conversiondecision flow chart added. The book will prove invaluable to architects, house builders, roofcarpenters, building control officers, trussed rafter manufacturersand students of building technology. The Author C.N. Mindham BSc has had a wide experience in the constructionindustry. After three years with TRADA as Eastern Regional Officer,he spent 11 years developing a timber engineering business tobecome one of the country's largest producers of trussedrafters. He became Managing Director of a company designing andmanufacturing trussed rafters, joinery and prefabricated timberbuildings, a post he held for eight years. Subsequently he startedhis own consultancy for the timber industry which has led him tohis current position as Managing Director for a joinery andengineering company. Also of interest Loft Conversions John Coutts 1-4051-3043-1 9781-4051-3043-1 The Building Regulations Explained and Illustrated Twelfth Edition M.J. Billington, M.W. Simons and J.R. Waters 0-6320-5837-4 9780-6320-5837-4 Cover design by Garth Stewart Cover illustrations courtesy of VELUX and Mr C. Lovell,Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

Author : Mindham
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780632052158
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roof Construction and Loft Conversion written by Mindham and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1998-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Julian Owen
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975801
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Loft Conversion Book written by Julian Owen and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loft conversions are one of the most popular types of home alteration and, as this book shows, they can be an enormously useful and stylish addition to a house. If you have not been involved in a building project before, The Complete Loft Conversion Book guides you through the entire process with chapters arranged so that they follow the sequence of events in a real project.Shows how to identify whether your roof space is suitable for conversion and how designers work out ways to make the best use of available space.Using three-dimensional sketches and colour photographs of actual projects, the author illustrates the options for fitting in a staircase and indicates how to estimate the headroom that will be available. Considers the requirements of the local authority planners and building control officers, and provides tips on how to make applications and approvals run smoothly. Presents highly detailed drawings and photographs showing the conversion process. Provides advice on how to avoid cowboy builders and track down the ideal company, how to draw up a fair contract and how to deal with the legal issues that may arise. Supplies checklists and specifications to help monitor progress and ensure that the work is completed to a good standard. A practical, informative book which guides the reader through the entire building project following the sequence of events for a real project. Brimming with useful advice, it contains information not found in other publications. Aimed at all those considering having a loft conversion, those who have made the decision to convert but are still carrying out research and those just about to have work started. Superbly illustrated with 303 colour photographs and highly detailed drawings. Julian Owen MBE is a chartered architect with over twenty years' experience.

Author : Construction Products Association
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429565909
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Loft Conversion Handbook written by Construction Products Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an easy-to-use handbook, providing architects and builders with up-to-date guidance on managing loft conversions and ensuring they achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance, such as industry literature, in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing structure, the guide is then divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion, covering topics such as fire safety, windows and doors, and insulation. This is an essential read for anyone looking for a guide which simplifies the building regulations process and offers solutions, where applicable, to achieve minimum, good practice and advanced construction standards.

Author : Ian Alistair Rock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781785210891
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Loft Conversion Manual written by Ian Alistair Rock and published by . This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loft conversions are a great way to add valuable living space to your home and significantly boost your property's value.

Author : Corporate Products Association
Publisher : Riba Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781859463574
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Loft Conversion Project Guide written by Corporate Products Association and published by Riba Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to loft conversions that provides building control officers, builders and DIY enthusiasts with guidance on achieving compliance with the Building Regulations. Starting with chapters on the existing structure and proposed structure, it is divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion. The Loft Conversion Project Guide is an easy-to-use guide to loft conversions and provides building control, builders and DIY enthusiasts with up-to-date and reliable guidance on achieving compliance with the Building Regulations. The need for industry to develop a project guide for loft conversions was identified in the Future of Building Control Implementation Plan, published by Communities and Local Government (CLG) in 2009. As a direct outcome of the Plan, the Construction Products Association has developed this guide, which is supported by the CLG, in collaboration with the National House Building Council, Local Authority Building Control, Energy Saving Trust, Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors and the Federation of Master Builders. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance, such as industry literature, in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing structure and proposed structure, the guide is then divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion, covering topics such as fire safety, windows and doors, and insulation. This is an essential read for anyone looking for a guide which simplifies the building regulations process and offers solutions, where applicable, to achieve minimum, good and best standards for construction.

Author : Emma Walshaw
Publisher : Archiwork Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781916334342
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Loft Conversions written by Emma Walshaw and published by Archiwork Limited. This book was released on 2021-11-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Loft Conversions is a simple guide to carrying out a loft conversion. The book explains the main considerations required to carry out a loft conversion, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving conversions of different types. The book features over 40 construction details, in 2D and 3D. Topics covered include examining the existing building, requirements for the new structure, planning and regulations, construction details for general loft details, front dormer windows, rear dormer extensions, zinc standing seam details, faceted zinc dormer details and rooflight details. The book will help you... Gain a better understanding of how loft conversions work Improve your technical ability Save a huge amount of time searching for details The book is for... Professionals use the book as a reference and the details as a starting point for their own projects. Students looking to increase their knowledge residential construction and extensions. Graduates use the book to take out into the workplace and use as a reference. Self Builders looking to gain a better understanding of loft conversions in a clear and visual way. The book is also highly recommended by many tutors, lecturers and professors who teach construction at colleges and universities around the globe.

Author : Chris N. Mindham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470697989
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Goss's Roofing Ready Reckoner written by Chris N. Mindham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goss's Roofing Ready Reckoner provides rafter dimensions for timberroofs of any span and pitch. Additional information is provided onwall plate and gable strapping, wind bracing, truss clips and otherroofing metalwork, and tools and equipment. This new edition includes roof timber member design tables,information on warm and cold roofs, their ventilation andinsulation, plus detailed drawings for tiling, slating and otherroof coverings. Also of interest Roof Construction and Loft Conversion Fourth Edition C. N. Mindham 978 14051 3963 2 Cover illustration by kind permission of David Wilson Homes Cover design by Andy Meaden

Author : Emma Walshaw
Publisher : Archiwork Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781916334342
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Loft Conversions written by Emma Walshaw and published by Archiwork Limited. This book was released on 2021-11-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Loft Conversions is a simple guide to carrying out a loft conversion. The book explains the main considerations required to carry out a loft conversion, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving conversions of different types. The book features over 40 construction details, in 2D and 3D. Topics covered include examining the existing building, requirements for the new structure, planning and regulations, construction details for general loft details, front dormer windows, rear dormer extensions, zinc standing seam details, faceted zinc dormer details and rooflight details. The book will help you... Gain a better understanding of how loft conversions work Improve your technical ability Save a huge amount of time searching for details The book is for... Professionals use the book as a reference and the details as a starting point for their own projects. Students looking to increase their knowledge residential construction and extensions. Graduates use the book to take out into the workplace and use as a reference. Self Builders looking to gain a better understanding of loft conversions in a clear and visual way. The book is also highly recommended by many tutors, lecturers and professors who teach construction at colleges and universities around the globe.

Author : Chris van Uffelen
Publisher : Braun Publishing AG
ISBN 13 : 9783037682531
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Single-Family Houses written by Chris van Uffelen and published by Braun Publishing AG. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neither mass accomodation nor luxury villa, but an extraordinary variety of well designed middle-class family dwellings in Germany.