Loft v attic - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 16:43, 6 April 2023

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	However, some definitions suggest that the term ‘attic’ refers to the entire storey of a building under the roof, whereas the term ‘loft’ refers to one or more rooms or spaces under the roof, but not the entire storey.		However, some definitions suggest that the term ‘attic’ refers to the entire storey of a building under the roof, whereas the term ‘loft’ refers to one or more rooms or spaces under the roof, but not the entire storey.

−	~~According to the government, the~~ difference between a loft room and an attic room is:	+	The difference between a loft room and an attic room is sometimes explained as:

	* A loft room is accessed by a fixed staircase and has the whole loft area converted to a living space including the sloped eaves if the property has a pitched roof.		* A loft room is accessed by a fixed staircase and has the whole loft area converted to a living space including the sloped eaves if the property has a pitched roof.
	* An attic room is accessed by a fixed staircase and has the eaves area of the loft squared off to create a box room in the centre.		* An attic room is accessed by a fixed staircase and has the eaves area of the loft squared off to create a box room in the centre.
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−	~~(Ref. [http://www.government-grants.co.uk/room-in-roof-insulation-grants http://www.government-grants.co.uk/room-in-roof-insulation-grants])~~

	The term attic derives from the low decorative columns that often appear in the top storey of a building above the main façade in classical architecture. It was then adopted to refer to any decorative facade above the main story of a building, and subsequently, the space enclosed by such a facade.		The term attic derives from the low decorative columns that often appear in the top storey of a building above the main façade in classical architecture. It was then adopted to refer to any decorative facade above the main story of a building, and subsequently, the space enclosed by such a facade.
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	The word 'loft' is thought to derive from Old Norse word 'lopt', meaning the upper chamber, upper region or sky, similar to the Old High German word 'luft', meaning air.		The word 'loft' is thought to derive from Old Norse word 'lopt', meaning the upper chamber, upper region or sky, similar to the Old High German word 'luft', meaning air.

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	* Loft conversion.		* Loft conversion.

Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by 82.19.95.108 (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

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−	The terms 'loft' and 'attic' are often used interchangeably to describe a large void under, or partly under a roof, but above the main occupied spaces, that it is possible to access~~. Penis~~.	+	The terms 'loft' and 'attic' are often used interchangeably to describe a large void under, or partly under a roof, but above the main occupied spaces, that it is possible to access.

	However, some definitions suggest that the term ‘attic’ refers to the entire storey of a building under the roof, whereas the term ‘loft’ refers to one or more rooms or spaces under the roof, but not the entire storey.		However, some definitions suggest that the term ‘attic’ refers to the entire storey of a building under the roof, whereas the term ‘loft’ refers to one or more rooms or spaces under the roof, but not the entire storey.

82.19.95.108 at 22:38, 18 November 2020

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−	The terms 'loft' and 'attic' are often used interchangeably to describe a large void under, or partly under a roof, but above the main occupied spaces, that it is possible to access.	+	The terms 'loft' and 'attic' are often used interchangeably to describe a large void under, or partly under a roof, but above the main occupied spaces, that it is possible to access. Penis.

	However, some definitions suggest that the term ‘attic’ refers to the entire storey of a building under the roof, whereas the term ‘loft’ refers to one or more rooms or spaces under the roof, but not the entire storey.		However, some definitions suggest that the term ‘attic’ refers to the entire storey of a building under the roof, whereas the term ‘loft’ refers to one or more rooms or spaces under the roof, but not the entire storey.

Designing Buildings at 07:36, 10 September 2020

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	* Types of room.		* Types of room.

−	[[Category:History]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:History]]

Editor at 12:17, 13 September 2018

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	* Mansard roof.		* Mansard roof.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.
		+	* Types of room.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

Editor at 17:07, 28 August 2018

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	* Basement v cellar.		* Basement v cellar.
	* Gambrel roof.		* Gambrel roof.
		+	* Key regulations for loft conversions.
	* Mansard roof.		* Mansard roof.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

Editor at 14:48, 1 June 2018

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	* Duplex.		* Duplex.
	* Basement v cellar.		* Basement v cellar.
		+	* Gambrel roof.
	* Mansard roof.		* Mansard roof.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

Editor at 13:40, 1 June 2018

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	* An attic room is accessed by a fixed staircase and has the eaves area of the loft squared off to create a box room in the centre.		* An attic room is accessed by a fixed staircase and has the eaves area of the loft squared off to create a box room in the centre.

−	Ref [http://www.government-grants.co.uk/room-in-roof-insulation-grants http://www.government-grants.co.uk/room-in-roof-insulation-grants]	+	(Ref. [http://www.government-grants.co.uk/room-in-roof-insulation-grants http://www.government-grants.co.uk/room-in-roof-insulation-grants])

	The term attic derives from the low decorative columns that often appear in the top storey of a building above the main façade in classical architecture. It was then adopted to refer to any decorative facade above the main story of a building, and subsequently, the space enclosed by such a facade.		The term attic derives from the low decorative columns that often appear in the top storey of a building above the main façade in classical architecture. It was then adopted to refer to any decorative facade above the main story of a building, and subsequently, the space enclosed by such a facade.
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	* Duplex.		* Duplex.
	* Basement v cellar.		* Basement v cellar.
		+	* Mansard roof.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

Designing Buildings at 10:24, 28 March 2017

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	* Duplex.		* Duplex.
	* Basement v cellar.		* Basement v cellar.
		+	* Penthouse.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]

Designing Buildings at 10:24, 28 March 2017

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	* Loft conversion.		* Loft conversion.
	* Domestic roof.		* Domestic roof.
		+	* Duplex.
	* Basement v cellar.		* Basement v cellar.

	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]