Single Storey Pitched Roof Extension Inside

Many homeowners when building single storey extensions tend to opt for a flat roof because they are cheaper and quicker to create.

Single storey pitched roof extension inside.

The pitched roof extension that s been added to this property comes out quite far and has created enough room for a large living room at the back of the house. Pros of a flat roof extension. An illustration of our 40m2 two storey pitched roof extension from a cost perspective you can think of a two storey extension as equivalent to stacking a couple of boxes on top of each other. A felted flat roof is a common and easy choice and would be recommended if you are looking to carry out a simple extension and do not mind re roofing it in 10 15 years.

First and foremost a flat roof extension will usually be cheaper to create than a pitched roof extension. There s more wall than with a single storey addition but the amount of roofing and foundations required will be very similar. All flat roofs make it easy to install roof lights which increases the light internally however have a reduced ceiling height when compared with a pitched roof. A single storey extension will allow you to transform the downstairs of your house be that by adding an open plan kitchen space utility room or home office and it simply offers a cost effective alternative to moving house altogether.

Metal roof on single storey extension image credit. Building a single storey extension is a cost effective alternative to moving house allowing you to design additional living space with a layout that suits how you use your home. The shape of the new edifice designed by jlarchitecture looks attractive at the back of the house and gives the owners extra ceiling height without overwhelming the external space. That s because creating one involves less materials labour and time.

If however you have something more traditional in mind or simply don t like a flat roof design choose a pitched roof to blend in with your home and one that will provide you with more space and insulation. The single storey kitchen and writing room features stainless steel roofing that complements the composite wood and aluminium replacement windows and the stone cladding.