If your home was built after approximately 1960, there is a strong likelihood it has a trussed roof — a roof built from factory-manufactured W-shaped timber trusses rather than the traditional “cut” rafters used in older properties. Trussed roofs present specific challenges for loft conversion, but they are absolutely convertible with the right structural engineering approach.
A cut roof is built on site using traditional timber rafters — the type found in virtually all Victorian and Edwardian properties. The diagonal members create a usable void between the rafters.
A trussed roof uses prefabricated W-shaped frames. The diagonal web members that form the “W” criss-cross the interior of the roof void, making it impossible to use as a habitable space without structural modification. The modification involves:
If you’re unsure whether your property has a cut or trussed roof, our free survey will confirm this and advise on the most appropriate and cost-effective conversion approach.
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