ATTIC CONVERSION START TO FINISH - Architect Builder shows you how in 8 minutes

[@OG_SUL116]

Your a very talented man! I can’t believe how brave you were to do so much of this on your own…

[@build-better-things]

Salman. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@karensims9817]

Love the windows. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@build-better-things]

Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate it. 🙂

[@stermindelves4251]

Inspiring to say the least. Well done you.

[@build-better-things]

Thanks a lot for your comment and the encouragement.

[@HandySam]

1000th viewer! Interesting video! looking forward to the future videos.

[@build-better-things]

Thanks a lot for the comment. Yes I am just putting some new stuff together now. Thanks for being no 1000 as well!!

[@normm.7265]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@build-better-things]

Thank you.

[@davidlittle7182]

Nice work, Jeremy

[@build-better-things]

Thanks David.

[@JohnGodwin]

Great channel instant subscription 🎉

[@build-better-things]

Thanks a lot

[@princessknza]

Amazing work well done :)

[@build-better-things]

Thank you

[@MikePemberton]

Any thoughts on the systems like Ecotruss and Telebeam for converting lofts with the typical new-build 'W' profile bracing? Are they actually cheaper and more DIY friendly than a traditional steel & timber approach? Thanks!

[@peterredwin4617]

I've just come across your channel. As I am scouting KZbin for ideas. We are about to move into a 2 bedroom detached bungalow that we need to turn into a 3 bedroom ans I'm hoping the loft will allow this.

[@build-better-things]

It sounds like a good project. Let me know if you have any questions I can try to help with and best of luck.

[@peterredwin4617]

@@build-better-things I do have a question as you were kind enough to offer lol. As stated previously we are purchasing a completely hipped detached bungalow which we are hoping to convert the loft on. I ideally want to keep the roof the way it is which means I don't want to gable it etc this being the case is the conversion possible I know normally conversions require steels that sit in walls etc but this isn't possible on a all sided hipped roof. Does that cancel the choice to convert or heavily increase the price etc.

[@build-better-things]

Hi. If you look at the attic conversion video from the aerial shot, you’ll see this house is a four way hipped roof and I didn’t use any steel in it, just timbers. The main challenge with hips is getting the headroom. I got around this by using dormers on two sides and putting the stairs and en-suite on the other sides to optimise the space. Price is a relative term but in my view without seeing your project , keeping within the existing hips will add the most value, when you think about cost and aesthetic versus increased value of property. Hope that makes sense.

[@peterredwin4617]

@@build-better-things Thank you for taking the time to answer my question and the answers provided. Very helpful indeed.

[@byroncudworth6918]

Great skills 👍 Subscribed.

[@build-better-things]

Thank you. I appreciate it 😊

[@sacredstallion9003]

Very informative. I wonder if you do one to one consultation over phone or on site. We are planning to do a new loft project that is little complicated

[@build-better-things]

Hi and thanks for the comment. There is an email link in my description if you want to contact me.

[@sandrabarros326]

I wish I can meet you in person

[@peterphillips-akindele2438]

Hello am enjoying your videos and Just came across them am wondering am a trying to build am doing the planing drawing is it possible to build it in a factory for them to install on site after the foundation has being layed and how would a completion certificate be obtained can you do a video on this if is possible

[@build-better-things]

Hi. Do you mean building an extension in the factory? If you mean for example, timber kit then, yes that’s possible, SIPS or timber frame can be done like that. A completion certificate is applied for once you’ve finished building it. It’s just a form to fill in. It needs to be built per your building warrant drawings which is the important bit. The completion certificate is the easy bit. I’ve made a video on that here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6Yeo2DdqqEatE

[@peterphillips-akindele2438]

I mean extension

[@HeathenGeek]

Do hate to nit pick, but 4:50 lead should be fixed using copper nails.

[@build-better-things]

Stainless steel nails work just fine with lead roll. Stainless steel nails were used for a specific reason. But yes, you can also use copper.

[@greatgatsby6953]

Once you took out the existing diagonal struts, how did you make sure that there would be no roof spread?

[@build-better-things]

Before I took the existing struts out, I installed timber ties at ceiling level and vertical struts at about 1m away from the eaves, with coach bolts and toothed washers at the junction to prevent any rotation at the joint. With the coach bolts tight, I can then remove the diagonal struts one by one. Thanks for the comment.

[@BRICEN18]

Very nice work !! I’m just starting an attic project. Thanks for the inspiration

[@build-better-things]

Thank you and good luck with it. Making a project out of your attic is a great feeling.

[@gendo1kar1]

How much was the total cost ?

[@build-better-things]

Hi. I’m going to make a video on the cost shortly. Thanks for comment