a bit confused

[kuotone]

Hi
Does anyone know of or heard what creating a deluxe loft space may entail
I'm looking at options for my roof space which has 8 x 2 's and a 18mm floor already down , ladder access
and headroom of 6'2'' .
i want to put a more sturdy alternating steps in if possible
thanks

[buildersmate]

Deluxe loft space? - whose using the term? - sounds like marketing hype from a loft conversion company with attitude.
There is a Building Regulations issue with what you are proposing - if you put a permanent staircase in there, the space counts as habitable space. If this room is then the second floor (ground, 1st, and now 2nd) you will be above the height at which you need to satisfy the fire escape regs for domestic dwellings. This is usually done by changing all the doors that adjoin the landing and hall (habitable rooms - not cupboards) to make them fire doors. You will also have to satisfy Building Regs that your new loft meets the thermal insulation requirements.

[eyebrows]

spot on builersmate.....

your best bet id speaking to a proper building conttractor - reputable.......

you are looking at around 20k for a decent job....

[kuotone]

thanks for your replies ..... i'll dig a bit deeper

[codger66]

are we thinking of VELUX roof windows ?