Low Cost Methods For Affordable Lofts

Lofts are the hot market for the urban professional from all walks of life. Lofts have had a face-lift from the dusty warehouses to trendy modern one. The 1913 western newspaper union loft structure has been converted into The Edge, which is located on the western edge, downtown area facing the Kennedy expressway, Union Station and the Greek town. The back of the building was demolished while the front structure was preserved.
To maintain the cost effectiveness of the ventures new methods have been adopted which helps in reducing the cost of the projects. One such method was the use of level rock brand floor. Atwell Printing Company of the 1920's was re-developed into Prairie avenue loft consisting of 108 loft condos on the 8 rehabbed floors and 30 pent houses on three new floors. The old flooring of the building slopped by 3 inches from the exterior wall and also peaked on both sides. This floor under laying was cost effective and had compressive strength of 2500 psi compared to gypsum with 1200-1500psi and cellular concrete with 1800psi. This underlayment also provided basic benefits like fire resistance, excellent sound control properties etc.
Loft dwelling has given people more personal time and more time for entertainment. This has been made possible because they have to commute less. These lofts have become more popular due to abundant space, High ceiling, huge window, few walls and skylights and all these within the city.