Pitched Roof Side Garage Extension

The pitched roof extension at the side of this victorian property helped the owners achieve the new york loft style warehouse space they were after.

Pitched roof side garage extension.

The professionals at mustard architects designed the extension to blend in with the brickwork of the original building and the pitched roof gave them extra height without the addition looking boxy and imposing. Pitched roofs have a more traditional appearance while a flat roof can appear sleeker. A single pitch roof can make a side return feel loftier inside and look attractive viewed from the garden. However this wall also forms and internal wall within the accommodation below.

It is a complex framing style that can be or usually is a variation of the hip roof but a gable home may also make use of bonnet frame. But flat glazed roofs or one with a series of rooflights can be equally as effective. 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. Finally a pitched roof extension enables you to add more insulation which can help keep your energy bills lower and your house warmer.

With a pitched roof extension you inevitably benefit from more space beneath. This allows you to put up higher ceilings or utilise the space below the roof in the form of a loft. The upper portion of the roof is heavily pitched and the lower slope is gently pitched. The pitch of the extension s roof complements the original building creating a sense of harmony between the two elements.