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Not sure why I am asking, but i cannot decide what to do!
Quote from builder to install an attic truss roof instead of standard is about £4000 more - main costs other than thicker bits of wood with more engineering is the cost of the crane that will be needed to hoist them over the house to the rear extension.
Benefits - instant large storage space, with possibility to turn into a 6.5m long attic room at a later date. Good height on the roof already.
Cons- already at max budget, will need to borrow more money. But, £4000 on the term of the mortgage (if I can borrow on the mortgage....) would be about £25 a month.
If i need a loan, then it's going to be a lot more per month.
Decisions decisions ......
There is no immediate need to make a room in the loft. But, if I decide to do so in 5 years then I'd spend a lot more than £4000 rebuilding the loft space, won't I? Engineer drawings will be £750 ish alone....
Quote from builder to install an attic truss roof instead of standard is about £4000 more - main costs other than thicker bits of wood with more engineering is the cost of the crane that will be needed to hoist them over the house to the rear extension.
Benefits - instant large storage space, with possibility to turn into a 6.5m long attic room at a later date. Good height on the roof already.
Cons- already at max budget, will need to borrow more money. But, £4000 on the term of the mortgage (if I can borrow on the mortgage....) would be about £25 a month.
If i need a loan, then it's going to be a lot more per month.
Decisions decisions ......
There is no immediate need to make a room in the loft. But, if I decide to do so in 5 years then I'd spend a lot more than £4000 rebuilding the loft space, won't I? Engineer drawings will be £750 ish alone....