Loft Staircase location

[Melissa K]

Hi,
Thinking of doing a loft conversion and have this gorgeous large window in the middle of the existing landing bringing in much needed westerly light. I’m worried that putting in a loft staircase will completely cover this window as it is essential for brightening my north facing home.

Happy to sacrifice our front box room which is on the correct side of the house to accommodate the staircase but not happy to get rid of the window.

Any tradesperson who can offer any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[tony1851]

Then put the new staircase in the front box room.

 

[^woody^]

It's rare that a new flight can fit over an existing flight in a typical conversion.

 

[tony1851]

It's rare that a new flight can fit over an existing flight in a typical conversion.

Beg to differ; over the existing staircase is often the ideal position to save space and is not normally a problem.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It's rare that a new flight can fit over an existing flight in a typical conversion.

What a peculiar thing to say.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Yep, the staircase normally goes above the existing one and cuts across the top of the hall window.

Andy

 

[Melissa K]

Thanks all.

Yep, the staircase normally goes above the existing one and cuts across the top of the hall window.

Andy

does that mean I can still get to keep the lower part of the window? It’s quite a large window.

 

[cdbe]

An accurate sketch with measurements of the existing floor plan and details of the proposed roof type (especially if it's hipped) may get you better suggestions.

 

[^woody^]

Beg to differ; over the existing staircase is often the ideal position to save space and is not normally a problem.

How many traditional semis can have the stairs above the stairs?

 

[^woody^]

What a peculiar thing to say.

Sometimes the facts may astound the unaware and inexperienced.

 

[mikeey84]

I'm by no means as experienced as most on here, but in this part of the country, most semi's with loft conversions lose a bit of the small front 1st floor room, and put the new stairs above the existing. Might just be peculiar to this town

This does require a hip to gable conversion as part of the conversion

 

[^woody^]

I'm by no means as experienced

You seem to be more experienced than some supposedly experienced people here.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Apart from bungalows I'm not sure I can actually recall having done a loft conversion without placing the new stair above the existing.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Sometimes the facts may astound the unaware and inexperienced.

Is this one of those times where you inadvertently say something stupid and then rather than just man up about it you dig your heels in until you look like a complete knob? Because like, now's the time to man up.

 

[^woody^]

Is this one of those times where you inadvertently say something stupid and then rather than just man up about it you dig your heels in until you look like a complete knob? Because like, now's the time to man up.

The facts are the facts. When you eventually get a few loft conversions under your belt you will see for yourself. Until then, I would suggest that you should be the one to not broadcast your ignorance and arrogance.