Sloped Glass Roof Extension

Glass roofs need a minimum slope the absolute minimum is 1 so rainwater will help wash away any debris dust and leaves that settle there.

Sloped glass roof extension.

It s quite difficult to expand a structure when there s no available space anywhere around it. You can cover the space in your open area through glass extensions and make a glass covered shower area or a small kitchen. When it leaks it can speed up the degradation of the components that make up the sloped glazing system increasing the leakage problem or requiring failed components within the system to be replaced. Sloped glazing is a roof a glass roof and like any other roof system people expect it not to leak.

The builders matched the rough finish of the joists with timber supports on the skylights then painted everything white to create a light airy space. The pitch of the extension s roof complements the original building creating a sense of harmony between the two elements. However when you can t build horizontally you look up and find inspiration. Over the years the sloping roof extension is seen as a measure to protect the home from the extremes of the weather and this purpose is fulfilling even now.

Tour the rest of this loft style extension on a victorian home. Unfortunately that is not always the case. But as the times are changing the roofs are viewed as a strong style factor to the home that is durable and stable. Sloped glazing is a system of exterior cladding which is attached to the main force resisting system structure of a building roof or sloped façade and usually supported by an elevated curb.

Build vertically and just add a few more floors. Our glass roofs use ultra slim aluminium framing the slimmest available on the market to create large glass roofs with minimal framing. The answer is sometimes obvious. While the extension features a modern steel structure and a large amount of glazing the roof features stone slates to provide a sympathetic nod to the original cottage.

Impressive buildings around the world with glass roof extensions.