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Extensions and Loft Coversions We offer the complete service and take care of everything from first plans to final plaster.  This fully comprehensive service is backed by our 10 year guarantee. Loft conversions in and around Edinburgh are fast becoming the most popular way to gain extra space, while avoiding that unnerving and uncertain experience of moving home. The valuable new space that can be created by a loft conversion is perfect for a limitless number of uses, from the obvious extra bedroom to that home gym or office you've always wanted but never quite had the room for before. Of course you can go the whole hog and as many people are now doing who are lucky enough to live in a bungalow and that is to take off the roof and build up which in a few cases can create 3 more bedrooms and a family bathroom and en-suites.  And because the whole roof has been taken off the new pitch of the roof can give some amazing head heights upto 2.4metres high in some cases. A loft conversion not only gives you that extra space, it can also add value to your house when you sell it in the future
		Most Frequently Asked Question Q. Is my roof high enough for a loft conversion.? A. Yes, if the measurement from floor to underside of roof apex is a minimum of 2.2metres 7`3" Q. Can a modern trussed rafter roof be converted ? (W shaped ties & struts normally found in newer homes). A. Yes, it is possible, but this type of roof usually requires careful design and additional structural work. Q. Do I require local authority approval for my conversion ? A. Yes, certainly building regulation approval and sometimes planning permission. We include this in your package. Q. Will you arrange for the installation of electrics , plumbing and heating. A.Yes, this will be carried out by our trained staff and will be included in your quotation. All our plumbers are Corgi Registered. Q. How long will my conversion take ? A. This depends on the size of your particular conversion. An average conversion is normally completed within 4-6 weeks. Q. How will you ascertain the price ? A. We will make an appointment, visit without obligation, discuss your particular requirements, measure your property and provide you with a detailed quotation and floor plan to scale. Q. Can I expect much mess ? A. Disturbance and mess is kept to a minimum, your home will be left clean, tidy and safe on a daily basis. You do not have to vacate your home during construction. A velux window is a cost effective solution to allow light into loft spaces. 2 storey extension under construction in Edinburgh

Timber frame construction
	The benefits of timberframe When you consider that the majority of newly built homes are timber frame, it is obvious that there are marked benefits from this type of construction. Countries with wet and harsh climates, like Scotland, Scandanavia, and now Ireland, are increasingly choosing timberframe at the preferred method of building new homes and, in doing so, are reaping the benefits listed below. DID YOU KNOW? From the outside a timberframe house looks the same as a traditional home. Planning  All planning authorities accept Timber Homes and process applications for planning permission in the same manner as for other dwellings. Fire Safety Timber Frame houses meet all the fire standards required under the current Building Regulations. Did you know that a Timber Frame home is environmentally friendly. The structural framework uses quality stress graded softwood timber from managed forests in Ireland, Scandinavia and Canada. The replanting programmes in these forests ensure that there are many more trees to replace those cut down, leaving a net growth in the volume of trees every year, with no cost to the environment. Timber uses at least 20% less energy than other construction materials to bring it to the finished state. The heat conserving fibreglass insulation used in Timber Frame construction contains no ozone damaging CFCs. Timber Frame Homes are recognized as the most thermally efficient form of building which makes real environmental sense.  Appearance As the timber frame structure is externally clad with block or brickwork and the internally finished with plaster board it means that in appearance the house looks no different to its masonry counterpart.	Energy efficiency  Unlike masonry construction in the insulation in a timber frame home contained inside the inner leaf ensuring that no heat is lost in the blockwork. Timber frame homes are easy to heat, cosy to live in and can result in savings in heating costs of up to 50%. Speed of construction As all timber frame components are manufactured under factory controlled conditions prior to delivery on site, the timber frame structural shell can be erected and roofed with felt and tiling battens within days. This allows internal and external trades full access to proceed with their work regardless of the weather. The speed of erection reduces the amount of capital tied up in the work, reduces the interest charges and increases profitability. A house can be fully furnished and ready for occupation in weeks rather than months. Structural design Each house produced by the timber frame company is custom built and undergoes an extensive structural analysis. This procedure ensures that the highest standards are maintained both in design and manufacture. Sound The sound insulation properties of a timber frame house meet all the requirements of current building regulations. Durability. All structural timber members are fully protected. As an additional safeguard the external wall timbers are treated with a preservative. The life-span of a timber Frame Home is the same as that of a masonry home. Accuracy With timber Frame, right angles are true and edges are straight, resulting in greater ease in wallpapering, tiling, painting and carpet laying. Decoration Timber Frame Homes can be decorated immediately without fear of damp staining or unsightly shrinkage cracks. With increasing labour and fuel costs, its makes sense to choose a timber frame home! Send us your architect's plans for a free quotation Milwaukee Construction 10 Fishwives Causeway Edinburgh EH10 1DF   tel:0845 094 2141 mob:07788 483868   info@milwaukeeconstruction.co.uk