A pitched roof is more durable and weather resistant.
Pitched roof extension drawing.
Catslide roof on sympathetic extension image credit.
But a pitched roof has more advantages than a flat roof.
The flexibility of a pitched roof is unmatched with that of a flat roof.
Additional construction details drawings.
Mark hazeldine homeowner helen was keen that the extension to her 16th century cottage should mirror the older sections of the house.
The shape is looked at favourably by the council due to its potential to have a reduced side wall height.
As well as the small selection of roof detail drawings shown here many of the building notes have a related construction detail drawing with specific dimensions eg rafter sizes spans insulations types for purchase with the building specifications.
This is then able to vault up to the pitched roof.
The pitched roof helps to create an additional space at the home.
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Feb 27 2018 the pitched hip roof extension is probably the most typical type of extension to a property where the space incorporates a side return or side access and across the rear.
Nov 28 2016 drawings of a variety of roof designs.
If you want to create an extension on your period property without going too contemporary a pitched roof design is a good solution.