What is an Attic Conversion Specialist?
An A-rated attic conversion provides benefits such as increasing property value, creating functional new living spaces like home offices or bedrooms in an unused attic, being a more cost-effective and less disruptive alternative to a home extension, and improving natural light and overall home comfort. It’s a way to maximize your existing property’s potential by transforming unused space into an asset without sacrificing outdoor space or requiring major structural changes.
Types of Attic Conversion for Extra Room & Roof Space
The five main types of quality Attic (or loft) conversions are Velux/Rooflight conversions, Dormer conversions, L-shaped conversions, Hip-to-Gable conversions, and Mansard conversions. Velux conversions are the simplest and cheapest, installing windows into the existing roof. Dormer, L-shaped, Hip-to-Gable, and Mansard conversions involve structural changes to alter the roof’s shape to provide more space and headroom, with Mansard offering the most significant expansion. The best type for a home depends on the roof’s shape and height, budget, and local planning regulations for renovations in Dublin, Kildare, Louth, etc.
Our Attic Conversions Process as Home Improvement Specialists
For one-off A-Rated new builds in Ireland, insulation standards are dictated by the Building Regulations 2019, which require new homes to meet Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) standards, meaning they must be 70% more energy-efficient than those built under older standards. Builders must follow Technical Guidance Document L and use Acceptable Construction Details (ACDs) to avoid thermal bridging and achieve the low U-values (a measure of heat loss) specified for elements like walls, roofs, and floors. We ensure compliance is demonstrated through an energy surveyor’s inspection and documentation.
For one-off A-Rated new builds in Ireland, builders must comply with Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards, which require high-performance windows, energy-efficient heating systems, and appropriate mechanical ventilation to meet building regulations. We will provide you with a Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate to confirm the dwelling’s energy performance. For ventilation, when the building achieves high airtightness, a continuous mechanical ventilation system is required to maintain good indoor air quality and prevent condensation, and we also provide you with a ventilation validation certificate for your ventilation system.
For one-off new builds in County Meath, we work with specialized renewable energy installers who can design and install systems like solar PV and solar thermal, heat pumps, and high-performance insulation as part of the build process, seamlessly incorporating them into the building’s structure. Our carpentry let us specialise in attic conversions to unlock your home’s hidden potential and transform your unused attic into a functional space.
Get in Touch
N Hora Contractors, Lismahon, Batterstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath
n.horabuildingcontractors@gmail.com
Mon-Fri: 08:00-19:00
Call us to discuss your project and would be happy to provide a free quote