Single Storey Pitched Roof Extension Inside

The single storey kitchen and writing room features stainless steel roofing that complements the composite wood and aluminium replacement windows and the stone cladding.

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. If you are looking for an economical extension without the need for much planning and architectural work that will be finished quickly a flat roof single storey extension may be your best answer. There s more wall than with a single storey addition but the amount of roofing and foundations required will be very similar. 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.

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. 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. 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. Pros of a flat roof extension.

Metal roof on single storey extension image credit. 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. 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. With expanses of glazing it can also provide you with the opportunity to create a light filled space that s integrally linked with the garden.

That s because creating one involves less materials labour and time. 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.