Skillion Roof Extension

Roofs with good drainage require a less tightly sealed building envelope.

Skillion roof extension.

Skillion roofs tend to be fairly steeply pitched which allows water to run off more effectively than on flatter roofs. Skillion roofs emerge from the walls and ceiling of the property at a much tighter angle and as a result make for a much smaller and low attic space. For this reason the rubber skins or roofing membranes that are necessary on flat or low pitched roofs may be done away with. If your existing roof is peaked the pitch of the skillion will be adjusted to complement the pitch of your main roof.

Saltbox roofs are easy to install when working with an existing house as the extended posterior roof panel is merely an extension and the whole roof doesn t need to be replaced. There are two types of standard skillion roof extensions. In some instances such as extensions a skillion roof might be introduced alongside an existing roof to provide further cover. The ability of the skillion to be adjusted to complement the pitch of any roof makes this possible.

It is also famous because it fits many roof styles. Strong life gutters and roofing two variations on the standard skillion roof include. Skillion roof extensions are a popular choice because they are less expensive to build and can fit in well with almost any other roof style.