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Warm roof vs Cold roof costs

alfa_aficionado · 2010-08-16 11:42:45

Would like to convert our attic space (~500 sq ft) into habitable space but unfortunately no funds to do so now as the build is underway. I would obviously like to do as much as possible now so as to reduce the amount of work/upheaval required later on when we do get round to converting it. My question is a general one:…

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16-08-2010 12:42pm

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alfa_aficionado

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Would like to convert our attic space (~500 sq ft) into habitable space but unfortunately no funds to do so now as the build is underway. I would obviously like to do as much as possible now so as to reduce the amount of work/upheaval required later on when we do get round to converting it.

My question is a general one: how much of a premium should be added for changing from a cold to a warm roof?

Thanks

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#2 16-08-2010 4:10pm
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There will be an extra cost in batten fixings, as longer will be required for counter battens etc. Laying insulation over rafters might require a bit more labour. But apart from the fixing I can't see how a warm roof could be hugely more expensive than a cold roof.

Why not get a costing on both types?

IMO a warm roof is better.:)

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