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Bungalow Hip to Gable Loft Conversion
Are you considering a bungalow hip to gable loft conversion. This article describes one of our loft conversion projects step-by-step, using real architect drawings and images of job progress. It will go through step-by-step how we transformed the bungalow below, into a beautiful house.
The Customers Existing Bungalow
Below are drawings of the customers original property. It was a 3-bedroom detached bungalow, with a garage. The height of the roof from inside the loft was approximately 3m, meaning great potential for loft conversion space.
Fig 1. Existing Bungalow, from the outside
(Image taken from DSB Property Designs Ltd. Architect Drawings)
Fig 2. Existing Bungalow Design, from the inside
(Image taken from DSB Property Designs Ltd. Architect Drawings)
Fig 3. Bungalow front. Before conversion
Fig 4. Bungalow rear. Before conversion
Fig 5. Bungalow rear. Before conversion
Fig 6. Bungalow side. Before conversion
Fig 7. Bungalow side. Before conversion
Fig 8. Bungalow hallway. Before conversion
Fig 9. Bungalow hallway. Before conversion
Fig 10. Bungalow living room. Before conversion
Final Loft Conversion Drawings
Below are some of the drawings supplied by the architect. Please note that we have extracted certain drawings for you to see. The new roof design consists of a gable end being built each side of the bungalow. Then the roof slopes down from each side of the gables into a valley. There are four valleys in total, their purpose is to direct the flow of water to the guttering.
Although a double dormer loft conversion would have provided more space, the customer favoured a hip to gable design. This is because a bungalow hip to gable conversion looks more natural, instead of bulky dormers sticking out.
Fig 11. Bungalow hip to gable loft conversion plan
(Image taken from DSB Property Designs Ltd. Architect Drawings)
Fig 12. Bungalow hip to gable loft conversion plan. Downstairs
(Image taken from DSB Property Designs Ltd. Architect Drawings)
Fig 13. Bungalow hip to gable loft conversion plan. Upstairs
(Image taken from DSB Property Designs Ltd. Architect Drawings)
ERECTING SCAFFOLDING
Fig 14. Bungalow loft conversion scaffolding at front
Fig 15. Bungalow loft conversion scaffolding at rear
CHECKING EXISTING FOUNDATIONS
Fig 16. Checking of existing foundation. Front of house
Fig 17. Checking of existing foundation. Front of house
Fig 18. Checking of existing foundation. Front of house
Fig 19. Checking of existing foundation. Front of house
REMOVAL OF EXISTING ROOF
Fig 20. Removing tiles and felt from bungalow roof
Fig 21. Removing bungalow roof timbers and insulation
Fig 22. Old loft insulation being stored outside under yellow plastic sheet
REMOVAL OF DOWNSTAIRS WALLS
Fig 23. Removal of wall, that was between living room and bedroom
Fig 24. Before removal of wall, between hallway and bedroom
Fig 25. Removal of wall, between hallway and bedroom
Fig 26. Removal of wall, between hallway and bedroom
Fig 27. Temporary ceiling supports in living room and hallway
Fig 28. Removal of chimney breast in front bedroom
Fig 29. Removal of chimney breast in front bedroom
Fig 30. Removal of bathroom and tiles
Fig 31. Removal of bathroom cupboard
Fig 32. Removal of hallway coat cupboard and wall
INSTALLING CONCRETE PADS
Fig 33. Installation of concrete pad in dining room. External wall
Fig 34. Installation of concrete pad in dining room. External wall
Fig 35. Installation of concrete pad in living room. External wall
Fig 36. Installation of concrete pad in kitchen. External wall
Fig 37. Installation of concrete pad in kitchen. External wall
Fig 38. Installation of concrete pad on external wall. Top view
Fig 39. Installation of concrete pad. Internal wall
INSTALLING NEW JOISTS
Fig 40. Delivery of wooden joists
Fig 41. Installation of new stronger wooden joists, alongside older ones
Fig 42. Installation of new stronger wooden joists, alongside older ones
INSTALLING CEILING STEEL
Fig 43. Installation of steel between internal walls
NEW DOWNSTAIRS WALLS
Fig 44. Cleaning old bathroom area, ready for new plasterboard walls
Fig 45. Installation of new plasterboard wall, for utility room
Fig 46. Preparing to installation new plasterboard wall, for WC
Fig 47. Installation of new plasterboard wall, for WC
Fig 48. Installation of new plasterboard wall, between living room and stairs
Fig 50. Utility room from the inside
Fig 51. Utility room from the inside. New plasterboard wall on the left
Fig 52. New plasterboard wall installed where old chimney breast was
ELECTRICS DOWNSTAIRS
Fig 53. Installation of new electrical socket for TV/Audio. Used to be opposite side
Fig 54. Installation of new electrical socket for TV/Audio. Used to be opposite side
Fig 55. Wall where electrical socket for TV/Audio used to be
Fig 56. Relocation of electrical meter and fuse box into utility room. Used to be in hallway coat cupboard
Fig 57. Relocation of electrical meter and fuse box into utility room.
PLASTERING DOWNSTAIRS
Fig 58. Plastering of old bedroom, front of house
Fig 59. Plastering of old bedroom, front of house
Fig 60. Plastering of modified living room wall
Fig 61. Living room wall. Before removal of TV sockets
Fig 62. Plastering of living room wall, where TV/Audio sockets used to be
STAIR INSTALLATION
Fig 63. Installation of staircase
Fig 64. Installation of staircase
Fig 65. Installation of staircase. Top view
INSTALLATION OF ROOF STEEL
Fig 66. Delivery of roof steels
Fig 67. Delivery of roof steels
Fig 68. Installation of roof steels
Fig 69. Installation of roof steels
Fig 70. Installation of roof steels
Fig 71. Installation of roof steels
Fig 72. Installation of roof timber
Fig 73. Installation of roof timber
Fig 74. Installation of roof timber
Fig 75. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 76. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 77. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 78. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 79. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 80. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 81. Installation of roof timbers
Fig 82. Video. Walking the ridge!
Bungalow Hip to Gable Loft Conversion Roof
INSTALLING INTERNAL WALLS UPSTAIRS
Fig 83. Building internal walls within loft space
Fig 84. Building ceiling within loft space
Fig 85. Building internal walls within loft space
Fig 86. Building internal walls within loft space
ROOF FELT AND GABLE BOARDING
Fig 87. Felting the roof
Fig 88. Felting the roof, and fitting plywood to the outside
Fig 89. Fitting plywood to the outside
ROOF TILES
Fig 90. Installation of composite roof tiles
Fig 91. Installation of composite roof tiles, and Velux windows
Fig 92. Installation of composite roof tiles
PLUMBING UPSTAIRS
Fig 93. Plumbing within the new loft space
INSULATION
Fig 94. Insulating bedroom 4 (See Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 95. Insulating bedroom 2 (See Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 96. Insulating the roof
INTERNAL WALLS UPSTAIRS
Fig 97. Bedroom 4 (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
Fig 98. Bedroom 4 walk in closet (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
Fig 99. Main bathroom (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
Fig 100. Bedroom 4 (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
Fig 101. Bedroom 4 (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
View of En suite and Walk in closet
Fig 102. Bedroom 2 (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
Fig 103. Bedroom 4 (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation and plaster boarding.
Fig 104. Bedroom 4 (see Fig 13 for plan). After insulation, plaster boarding and plaster finish.
DECORATING
Fig 105. Living room. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan).
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Fig 106. Living room. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan).
Fig 107. Decorated stairs (see Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 108. Bedroom 2. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 109. Bedroom 2. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 110. Main bathroom. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 111. Main bathroom. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 112. Bedroom 3. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan)
Fig 113. Bedroom 3. Decorated (see Fig 13 for plan)
RENDER & OUTSIDE FINISH
Fig 114. Completed Bungalow Hip to Gable Loft Conversion