Low Pitch Roof Loft Conversion

Even though it was nicely done it just didn t seem right.

Low pitch roof loft conversion.

The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. I would worry about selling it as it would put me off buying it. We focus on offering solutions that are as simple as possible with minimal building work and the most minor structural alterations. Of these probably the most challenging are buildings with shallow pitched roofs because standard space making solutions such as adding huge box dormers won t compensate for a chronic lack of headroom.

Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end. Even where a loft appears reasonably spacious prior to conversion the available headroom will normally have shrunk by at least 300mm by the. Davesnave is right sometimes you have to accept the house you haven t won t give you what. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses.

This keeps the cost down and shortens the length of the build making low pitch roof loft conversions available to most homeowners. Aug 28 2015 explore cpm exeter s board low roof loft conversion ideas on pinterest. A friend of mine had a loft conversion done which had a low roof. This does add more to the cost of the project but nowhere near as much as removing the roof.

Most loft conversions use steel beams to support the new floor structure and roof. I m 6ft tall and i was constantly worried about hitting my head.