Loft Conversions
Converting your loft into a useable living space is a costeffective way of developing your home without using additional space from your plot of land http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/loft-conversions
Loft Floor Insulation
Laying loft insulation is not necessarily an easy task however with careful preparation and the correct choice of material for your particular loft space its a job well within the scope of most able http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation
Loose-fill Loft Insulation Materials
Loosefill loft insulation is sold in bags and can be poured between the joists to the required depth http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/loose
Rolled loft insulation material
Rolled loft insulation material http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/rolled
Extensions
Indeed estate agents across the country agree that a loftconversion extension or conservatory are the top three ways to add value to your home even more so than a new kitchen or bathroom http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions
Building Regulations For Extensions
All loftconversions will have to meet the latest building regulations and be certified by the local http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/extensions
How to Install Rolled Loft Insulation
Prepare the loft http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/rolled/installation
Preparing the loft space
Preparing the loft space http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/loft-preparation
Basements
A basement development can add more space to a property than a loftconversion as it usually opens up a whole new level with an area equivalent to that of the entire ground floor all of which has full head height of http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements
Ceiling Insulation
Insulate your loft space http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation
Six Ways to increase your home’s value
With space at a premium nowadays people are often looking to better utilise the space they have and are expanding into a loft space they often dont use much of http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/increase-your-homes-value
Ladders Loft ladders do not turn an attic room into a habitable room but are designed to be permanently attached to a loft hatch making access to this useful storage space convenient and safe http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders/ladder-types
Insulation derived from naturally occuring materials
As well as their excellent heat insulation properties they are generally safe to handle which makes them much easier to install in ceiling and loft spaces http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/natural
Insulation Using Organic Materials
How to install rolled loft insulation http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/organic
Replacing A Cold Water Storage Tank
Normally located in the loft space the cold water tank supplies water to the hot water tank which sits directly below it and feeds the hot water taps shower etc aswell as all of the cold water taps in the property with the exception of the kitchen tap http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/cold-water-tank
Macerators
Most commonly found in a bathroom within a loftconversion they can also be used in domestic kitchenutility situations http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/macerator
Conservatories
Regulations permissions for extensions http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/conservatories
Vented Thermal-Store Cylinders
The advantage to the thermal store principle is that the water supplying the taps can be supplied directly from the mains rather than a cold water storage header tank in the loft thus allowing hot water to supply the entire property at mains pressure http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage/thermal-store
Water pumps
Singleimpeller pumps can be sited above a shower which is itself above the level of the hot water tank for example a loft shower http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/water-pumps
Domestic Plumbing Systems
This is because the mains water is fed directly to the cold tap in the kitchen and a cold water storage tank usually found in the loft space thus all other taps showers http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems
Combination Vented Hot Water Cylinders
These vessels are ideal for a small flat or a property with a loftconversion where space is a premium in the loft area http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage/combination-vented
Repairing The Valves Within A Cistern or Storage Tank
Apart from toilet cisterns modern cold water storage tanks often located in the loft space are technically a cistern too http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/cistern-valves
SuperDads in line for £1m Insulation Bonus
Y sector to take the simple step of insulating their loft in a bid to cut energy waste as well as their heating bills http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/superglass-insulation
Choosing A New Hot Water Storage System
Ideal for a small flat or loftconversion in small house http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage
Choosing A New Hot Water Boiler
Because you do not need to findspace to accommodate awater storage cylinder cold water storage cistern or other familiar components of a conventional heating systemcombi boilers are an excellent solution to your hot water needs if youre considering a loftconversion for example http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/gas-boilers
Hot Water Storage Systems
The gravity system consists of a cold water tank which is usually found in the loft space and directly below this a hot water tank usually in the airing cupboard http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/heating-systems
Energy Saving Products Guide
Insulate your walls and loft space http://www.simplifydiy.com/energy-efficiency/energy-saving-products
Part M: Access To and Use of Buildings
... to the extension where reasonably practicable m2 1 access to extensions to buildings other than dwellings note requirement m2 does not ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-m
Choosing the Right Ladder
Stepladders ladders and loft ladders are manufactured to satisfy specific applications and levels of use so make sure you select a ladder that meets the standard suitable for your needs http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders
Polyurethane Roof Insulation
Roofs without a felt underlay will allow winddriven rain or snow to enter the loft space often leading to freezing of tanks and pipes http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/roof-insulation
Types Of Shower Fitting
As a means of supply hot water these showers have one clear advantage to mixers and that is that they do not require a stored hot water supply to work this makes them ideal for small flats or for bathrooms in for example a loftconversion where the shower is at the same level as the hot water supply and thus a gravity fed heating system cannot feed the water http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fittings/showers/shower-types
Mixer Showers
If necessary a pump can be installed in the airing cupboard or even the loft space with the ncessary connections between it and the processor unit http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fittings/showers/shower-types/mixer-showers
SimplifyDIY Glossary: P
Authority to undertake any significant building works extensions or developments to or on your property http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/p
Solar Panels
... criteria for the existing property are met at least 270mm loft insulation where applicable cavity walls are insulated low energy lightbulbs ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/energy-efficiency/solar-panels
Domestic Electrical Circuits
These are additional short branch extensions to a ring main or radial circuit http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/domestic-electrics/electrical-circuits
Decking
Regulations permissions for extensions http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking
Window Requirements Of The Building Regulations
... 1100mm 43in above floor level or 600mm 24in in a loft room this window must be fitted with safety glass safe ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/window-requirements
Draining & Isolating The Plumbing System
Turn off the mains water at the mains stopcock in an indirect system this will stop the rising main water from flowing up to the storage tank in the loft http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/draining-system
Fire Doors
... also satisfy these regulations building regulations part b fire safety extensions if you are in any doubt contact your local fire ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/fire-doors
Part P: Electrical Safety
... dwelling section 1 design installation inspection and testing section 2 extensions material alterations and material changes of use section 3 information ... http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-p
SimplifyDIY Glossary: C
A tank for storing water found either as part of a toilet or located in the loft http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/c
Vented Hot Water Cylinders
The cold water is supplied to the vessel via a cold water storage tank often located in the loft space directly above the hot water cylinder http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage/vented