This book is an easy-to-use handbook, providing architects and builders with up-to-date guidance on managing loft conversions and ensuring they achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. It brings together solutions offered in the Approved Documents and third tier guidance, such as industry literature, in one concise and fully illustrated guide. Starting with chapters on the existing structure, the guide is then divided into chapters on the main considerations for a loft conversion, covering topics such as fire safety, windows and doors, and insulation. This is an essential read for anyone looking for a guide which simplifies the building regulations process and offers solutions, where applicable, to achieve minimum, good practice and advanced construction standards.

The second edition of this guide has been brought up to date in line with the latest legislation and contains new case studies. The guidance chapters take readers through the basic principles and preliminary considerations involved in planning low carbon refurbishment projects, including the changes to permitted development rights and other issues around planning and funding. Separate chapters deal with refurbishment of the various elements of the building fabric and building services. The case study section illustrates how these principles can be applied, by showcasing a variety of low carbon refurbishment projects and products. Fully referenced and containing links to other sources for more detailed information, this book will be valuable to architects, contractors and all professionals who are involved in domestic refurbishment projects.