Attic: how to successfully convert

Builders or owners who want to convert their loft should find out the necessary budget and all the important steps in advance. This is because, in some federal states, planning permission is required if you want to do this. This is the case, for example, if the statics of the house change due to the addition of a balcony or the external appearance of the house.

Planning permission is also required if living spaces are created. In this case, there must also be a second escape route. In the case of listed buildings, permission from the monument protection authority is also required. If the loft is converted in an existing property, owners must also pay attention to energy efficiency. Energy consultants provide tips on which specifications owners must adhere to - for example with regard to insulation.

The loft can be used for different purposes - as storage space, as a guest room or as a study. Light colors, mirrors and the right lighting create a pleasant atmosphere. Custom-made shelves or cupboards that fit perfectly into the sloping ceiling create the necessary storage space.
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