Garage Loft
Location: Above integrated garage Status: Part of garage conversion considerations
Current State
Section titled “Current State”- Void space above garage
- No insulation currently (garage ceiling exposed)
- Part of garage structure
Related to Garage Conversion
Section titled “Related to Garage Conversion”- When garage converts to habitable room, this space needs addressing
- Fire separation requirements
- Insulation needs (warm roof approach preferred)
Planned Work (with garage conversion)
Section titled “Planned Work (with garage conversion)”- Warm roof insulation (25mm PIR minimum, or multifoil + PIR hybrid)
- Fire-rated board on garage ceiling
- Extractor ducting routes through here (from WC, utility, bathrooms)
- 100mm ducts terminate at old boiler flue hole
- Rafters accessible from outside
- Currently uninsulated
- Becomes part of habitable envelope when garage converts
- Key routing point for ventilation system