A whole-floor quote divides capacity evenly between rooms.
THE BIRMINGHAM FIELD GUIDE / AIR CONDITIONING
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A loft conversion deserves its own cooling calculation. In Birmingham, record its roof glazing and summer use separately from the floors below.
START WITH THE PROPERTY
Treat the loft as a separate room
A converted top floor can catch sun through roof windows while lower rooms remain comfortable. Record when it overheats, how it is occupied and whether blinds or ventilation already help.
BEFORE YOU ACCEPT A QUOTE
Test the proposed unit against the room
Ask how glazing, roof insulation and use were included in the load calculation. The quote should show indoor placement, outdoor access and drainage for that loft, not simply add another unit to a standard multi-room price.
ILLUSTRATIVE QUOTE COMPARISON
Is the loft part of the same cooling zone?
A room survey gives the roof-lit loft its own heat-gain calculation and positions its unit away from the bed.
THE DECISION
Compare room-level loads, airflow and condensate routes. Equal floor area does not mean equal cooling demand.
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NEXT STEP IN BIRMINGHAM
Solve the drainage before decoration.
The loft design needs a condensate route that works with the ceiling and finished rooms below. Ask whether the quotation includes a pump, boxing or other visible work.