Modern “McMansions” have used dormer loft windows to make the exterior of the building look more impressive, but dormer loft windows have a lot more to offer than just lovely aesthetics...
“McMansions” is such a widely used term, it is now even searchable on Wikipedia. A derogatory term used to describe a trend of mass constructed housing that started in the 1980s, “McMansions” is reminiscent of the food production chain at McDonald's fast food restaurants. Architecturally, this “McTerm” refers to a house with a floor area over 3,000 square feet and features such as grand dormer loft windows.
Dormer loft windows are certainly grand and impressive, but when coupled with a modern loft conversion, they make a bright impression in your home by allowing a flood of natural light to come in. Natural daylight is one of the key features that home buyers look for and dormer loft windows can make a measurable difference to natural light exposure.
Lighter Lofts with Dormer Loft Windows
The beauty of a loft conversion is to use latent, unused space to create extra living space. Loft conversions are also extremely popular because they add calculable value to a property and they open up the inside of the house for sun exposure. Dormer loft windows can make loft conversions more spacious with even more light coming in.
Some home owners will choose to add a sunroof or skylight to create a lighter effect in their homes, but there are added benefits of dormer loft windows that can't be found in skylights and sunroofs.
Dormer loft windows are extremely beneficial to loft conversions as they enhance not only the internal features of a house, but also the external character of the property. As used in the construction of “McMansions”, dormer loft windows reflect opulence and echo high levels of affluence.
Dormer Loft Windows Explained
There are many variations of dormer loft windows, including the most popular, 'gable fronted dormer' which is when the front of the dormer rises to a point at the ridge of the dormer roof – this can also be referred to as a 'dog house dormer'. Windows that are part of the integral face of the wall are called 'wall dormers' and can be seen on a flat service, breaking the line at the cornice of a building.
Dormer loft windows for attic conversions are individually constructed to unique architectural plans and building regulations. These measures will ensure that the structural integrity of the roof is not compromised.
Light Gets an Invite with Truss Loft
Invite the light into your home with Truss Loft, one the best loft conversion experts in the UK.
Truss Loft can construct charming conversions with dormer loft windows to improve the quality and value of your property. Whether you are improving to sell, or creating more space for your family, we can bring you the very best in loft conversions.
Call us now on on 0800 195 3855 or email our sales team: sales@trussloft.co.uk