Attic conversions' lofty potential: Exploring costs and grants 

From ventilation to flooring, here is a guide on how to go about reaching for the sky and realising your dreams in that cavernous space above you

In addition to wrapping water pipes, and insulating any water tank for a gravity-fed system, ventilation is key to managing condensation in your loft spaces. Picture: Getty

Do you really know anything about that largely empty, cavernous space hanging over your ears? 

Here’s just the basics as you get to know your attic and its lofty potential.