Visual guide

This is a visual summary of the main parts of the loft conversion process, from a real project that we completed recently.

	The original hipped roof before work began.
	Access hole cut in roof (and protected against British weather!)
	New under-floor steels laid.
	Laying new joists to support the floor.
	The new floor laid over joists and steels.
	New Velux windows installed to add light.
	Seen from outside, the framework for the new dormer.
	The new dormer nearing completion.
	Seen from inside, new board walling being installed, clearly showing the dormer
	Installing modern insulation board: note the heat reflective foil.
	The final plasterboard wall covering prior to plastering and decoration.
	The completed dormer seen from outside.