dormer loft conversions cladding

Dormer loft conversions cladding is applied to the frame for insulating the structure to make it water and weatherproof. The dormer construction must include a suitable head beam over the window supported off posts at either side (100 x 100 posts are usually adequate). The posts must be supported on load-bearing elements such as existing walls or new steel beams. The sidewalls of the dormer (dormer ‘cheeks’) are usually built off double joists/rafters. You must ensure that the size and location of dormers do not affect the overall stability of the roof structure. Dormer cheeks are often clad with roofing materials such as tile or lead so the extension remains 'in keeping' with existing roof style. Options for the dormer loft conversions cladding include: roofing felt onto the timbers to provide an inner waterproof skin; matching tiles secured with nails applied across the lats; and wood tiles secured with nails across the lats. Metal lead may also be used as dormer loft conversions cladding, to weatherproof and match flashings. Dormer loft conversions occasionally span half total roof width, and several windows are installed to light individual rooms. They are a popular addition to bungalows because the second storey adds a significant amount of room at head height.