Would you build a flat roof or vaulted roof extension?
We are looking to extend our kitchen diner by adding a 8x3 m single story extension. We’d be knocking down the existing wooden conservatory and knocking through and opening our existing kitchen, utility and part of our garage into the new extension. However, the house already has an extension over the garage which is asymmetrical and any new extension is going to be difficult to blend because of the roof levels. So our first question is, should the extension be flat roof or pitched roof, as we don’t want an ugly add on?!. We did think flat roof with a terrace leading onto the roof from our bedroom, but we’re unsure how this would look against the asymmetry of the roof? We also don’t have the budget to put a dormer on the asymmetrical roofline and do the kitchen extension as well, and the latter needs doing ASAP as it’s falling apart.
With this in mind, we want the extension to fit in so we thought we’d clad the extension and side gableend with a vertical cladding (black or grey ecoscape composite) which we could then wrap around the full back of the house, at half height. This, we thought would blend the new extension in with the old extension and original part of the house, but we’re unsure if this would look good. what are everyone’s thoughts?
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Comments (7)200mm has ruined your kitchen? Sounds like a very important 200mm. Why don't you just move the worktop out by 200mm? Standard worktops are 600mm so not sure where the 800mm came from. Could do a parapet, just on the neighbours side or all the way round? Will have to be weatherproofed with a lead or similar parapet internal gutter + chute / hole in the wall to get water out + damp proof cavity trays above gutter. A parapet may not look as nice unless it was detailed nicely. Could add on a few thousand £ depending on height and length of parapet and materials used....See MoreExtension project - pitched roof vs flat roof cost
Comments (2)Hi there! I would strongly suggest that you first consider the local regulations. That way you will increase the likelihood of the plan being approved by your council's planning officer (assuming you require permits). Therefore, I would take a look at other similar extensions in your street, see how the shape of the roof would fit in with the existing roof and finally, check if the shape of the roof would make an impact on the neighbouring houses in terms of sunlight. If you need any further assistance - I would love to help you further. Check out our site for more details! betterspace.co Good luck, Udi...See MoreHow to disguise the slope on flat roof extension
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Comments (10)Hello, It depends on the style of your house I guess but a flat roof is generally a lot cheaper than a gable one. We are lucky in that our ceilings are higher so our flat roof doesn’t make the space feel squashed like some new homes are. It feels airy and bright because we are south facing and have two large rooflights and full glass doors across the back. The rooflights are also flat but get the morning east sun in the kitchen and the other side gets the late West sun. Well they are bright at both times of the day anyway as we are all bungalows in the area so there is nothing blocking the sun! A gable would cost more with the tiles etc but it can also give you height if you lack it (vaulted ceiling perhaps) and catch light from a different angle if you lack it. Try getting a price for your square footage for just the roof tiling vs flat roof coating and see the difference. I think ours (approx 4m x 8m) was around £2,600 ish from memory for the fibreglassing. The beams were easier to fit as well as just lengths so there was less joinery in it....See MoreHU-715745148
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3 years agoI think a flat roof with a terrace above would be amazing! Flat room materials have really moved on and such good quality now. Or you could do a flat roof with skylight or roof lanterns which will give lots of light. My sister has done this. Her extension is flat roofed and it looks really smart. Also I think if the extension is no higher than 2.5m it can come under permitted development? There are other criteria but your local council planning portal should have all the info you need. Pitched roofs would be more expensive. My garage cost £15,000 but with a pitched roof and tiles it would have been nearer £25,000 and I would have needed planning permission. Here’s some ideas for you
Piper Perks
3 years agoI went from middle picture to a vaulted ceiling extension that incorporates kitchen, living and dining on a bungalow. Not quite finished yet but the space is amazing.
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