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Timber can be used effectively in a variety of ways to improve the performance of any loft conversion. It can help to ensure compliance with Building Regulations for practical purposes such as energy-efficient thermal insulation, acoustic insulation and suitable access; and it can provide a pleasing aesthetic effect for any room in the roof.
A well-planned and well-executed loft conversion not only increases the living space, it can also enhance the appearance of a property by using the natural beauty of wood.
This Choose and Use sheet gives an overview of some of the benefits of loft conversions, as well as some of the considerations which must be taken into account prior to installation.
Included in this sheet are details of how timber in a loft conversion can help with compliance to Building Regulations related to both acoustic and energy-efficient thermal insulation.
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