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In nearly all cases the loft can be converted into useful space. The exception to this is when the roof construction uses trussed rafters, which are typically found in post-1960 houses.

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1. Steel Beams Once the gold-standard for loft conversions, in recent years, architects and clients alike have begun their slow move away from the use of steel beams in the construction process.