When you have your loft space converted, for whatever reason, you are going to have lots of things to think about and consider. One of these is the windows that you have installed.
The better a choice you make when it comes to your windows, the more light that will go into the space and the better it will be for your home.
So, where do you start? Let us help you with our complete guide to your window options for your loft conversion.
Dormer windows
A dormer window is found in the sloped part of your roof. These windows can be pretty significant, which means that they let plenty of light in. However, they do need to be far away enough from the eaves of your roof, and they do take up a lot more roof space than a smaller type of window.
Roof windows
Another option that is open to you is a roof window. As the name suggests, these are set into the roof of the property and are relatively easy to plan into your design (and have installed too). The most common type of roof window is a Velux window, and these are often placed into a grid, which will help to let in light.
One important thing to consider about roof windows is that they can much more easily be left open without realising, which can leave you at risk of rain coming in. They are also an accident risk when available as you can easily bump yourself on the corners.
Casement windows
The idea of casement windows is that they are installed much like the other windows in your home. They are easy to open and let in lots of light; however, they can restrict openings. They have to be building regulation compliant for safety reasons, which can take more time to plan and design your property.
Balcony windows
This particular type of window is not often seen in a roof space. However, they do look great if you can add them. If safety is a concern and you want to add in a balcony window, you can make sure that your balcony window is made from protected glass, which means that they are much safer.
It is worth keeping in mind that this particular type of balcony door window is much trickier to install, which means that you will need to find a specialist who can help with the tricky installation.
As you can see, there are a few options open to you when it comes to the windows for your loft conversion. So, why not take the time to think about which approach is best for you and consider how light you want it to be and how you want it to look? That way, you can have the loft conversion you want and the space you need in your home.
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