Hip End Roof Loft Conversion

But before committing to extending your home with this type of loft conversion there are a number of things you need to know.

Hip end roof loft conversion.

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. Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end. 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. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses.

Hip to gable loft conversion plans cost. Hip to gable loft conversions are more complicated to construct than a standard rear dormer or mansard. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. A hip to gable conversion is always a popular option for detached or semi detached homes with a hip roof.

Having a hipped roof on a detached house semi detached house or end of terrace usually means the existing loft space is usually limited so a conversion can really make the space much more usable improve your living standards and add value to your property all without losing garden square metrage. The most important factor for undertaking a hip to gable loft conversion is the huge change in the roofline. These plans should take all of the structural alterations needed into account and can cost in the region of 1 000 plus vat. Hip to gable loft conversions are becoming an increasingly popular way to create extra room in a property.

Plans for your hip to gable loft conversion will need to be drawn up either by an architect or by an architectural technician or surveyor. When creating a hip to gable you build the bottom of the side slope up vertically and extend the existing ridge to create a gable end. Hip to gables are slightly more expensive and typically cost 20 more than a standard rear dormer conversion. A hipped roof is a roof with a sloping side in addition to the slopes at the front and back of the property.

Due to the nature of this type of loft conversion it isn t suitable for mid terraced houses as they don t have a hip end roof but it could be appropriate for some end terraced properties in addition to many bungalows and chalets. This type of roof is most commonly found on semi detached and end of terrace homes especially those built in the 1930s. So why is a hip to gable loft conversion the best extension type.