Hip To Gable End Roof Extension

Ideal for semi detached or detached properties with a hipped roof hip to gable loft conversions are a great way to gain more liveable space in your home.

Hip to gable end roof extension.

A hip to gable loft conversion is a popular option for many semi detached or detached properties with a hipped roof which is essentially a roof with a sloping side in addition to the slopes at the front and back. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses. I ve seen people get really creative when trying to sketch a roof in xactimate especially when it comes to gable or hip extensions. A hip to gable style conversion would change the shape of the roof by extending the existing ridge and giving you a much larger loft area.

To work out the volume of your hip to gable extension you will need to know. Hip to gable loft conversions are more complicated to construct than a standard rear dormer or mansard. Most will rely on the l. Hip to gable dormer loft conversions are for properties with a sloping side roof hipped roof which means that the side of your roof slopes inwards towards the ridge chimney.

A the depth of the main roof i e. However the planning stage can also take a considerable amount of time especially if planning permission is required. Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end. Hip to gables are slightly more expensive and typically cost 20 more than a standard rear dormer conversion.

Six to eight weeks is the typical length of time for a hip to gable roof conversion. You will usually be able to stay in your home without too much disruption for the duration of the work. Roof extensions apart from hip to gable ones are o be set back as far as practicable at least 20cm from the original eaves. The most important factor for undertaking a hip to gable loft conversion is the huge change in the roofline.

The roof enlargement cannot overhang the outer face of the wall of the original house. Roof extensions not to be permitted development in designated areas such as aonbs national parks sssis world heritage sites etc. The length from the front wall of the building to the back wall of the building b the height of the main roof c the distance from the ridge to the eaves in the plan. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable.