|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USEFUL TIPS
If you use
CHI Attics for your attic conversion you will get an excellent job at a very
fair price.
It may not the cheapest price, but, for the effort and quality we put into every
job, we guarantee it will the best value for money.
However, if you are not using CHI Attics
then here are the things you should watch out for.
THE CONTRACTOR
-
Should give you a substantial list of recommendations, not just a few local
ones.
-
Should give you his permanent address and landline number.
-
Should be listed in the telephone directory. It’s free, so is there a reason
why not?
-
Should have employer’s and public liability insurance.
-
Should be able to give you a VAT receipt.
-
Should be able to give you a ‘Certificate of Compliance’ when finished.
THE WORKS
- The roof rafters (above your head) should be doubled up. (in a trussed
roof)
- The windows should be large enough to act as ‘fire escape’ windows, and
should be easily accessible.
- The attic door should have a ½ hour fire rating.
- The insulation should be a minimum of 100mm of Kingspan, no less.
- There should be an ‘airflow’ gap of at least 2 inches between insulation
and roofing felt.
- The steel beams should be sized according to the distance to be spanned.
- You should be given a ‘wired’ smoke alarm at the top of new stairs.
YOU MUST
- Inform your insurance company of your intentions before work commences.
Otherwise they will refuse to entertain any claim you might have relating to
the roof or attic.
DO NOT
- Hand
over a large sum of money before work commences.
- Pay the
final balance until your snag list is completed to your satisfaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|