Loft Extension Roof Types

A dormer is a structural extension which builds vertically from the slope of a roof with a box shape result.

Loft extension roof types.

The most common style of structural loft conversion these are an extension to the existing roof building out sections with vertical walls from the roof to add floor space and room for windows. This type of loft conversion involves constructing a vertical wall from the bottom of the sloping roof. Main types of conversions. Internally a dormer has vertical walls and a horizontal ceiling.

Can also be gable fronted or hipped roofed. There are three basic types of structural alterations. A mansard loft conversion is similar to a flat roof dormer the main difference being the front slopes at about 70o. Dormers in particular flat roof dormers are the most popular type of conversion.

A flat roof is then built to meet the vertical wall in order to give maximum headroom in the loft extension. A dormer loft conversion is an extension that protrudes from the slope of the roof. This type of loft conversion is most popular in traditional semi detached houses although great in any hipped roof enabling the new stairs to go over the existing stairs minimising lost space in original living area. The most popular type of loft conversion is a simple flat roof dormer.

A dormer loft conversion is an extension to the existing roof that projects vertically from a sloping roof creating additional floor space and headroom within the property. Planning permission often not needed. Most common type of loft conversion. These are suitable for most types of home including terraced house loft conversions.