Garage conversion guides
What happens to the garage door and windows in a conversion?
The old garage door opening is one of the first things to sort out, and it shapes how the finished room looks from outside.
The garage door opening
This is typically either bricked up with matching brickwork, or replaced with a window, depending on the room's new use and how much natural light you want. Matching the new brickwork to the existing house is worth doing properly rather than leaving an obvious patch.
Additional windows
Depending on the room's use and how much natural light the existing structure allows, additional windows may be added — a bedroom conversion in particular may need a window that meets minimum size and opening requirements for fire escape.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs.
Can the garage door opening be kept as a feature, like a large window?
Yes, some conversions keep a large glazed opening where the garage door was, rather than bricking it up entirely, depending on the design and how much light is wanted.