Contemporary designers frequently aim to produce the same clear and simplified forms that appeared at the beginning of the 20th century but are now free to use a wide range of new materials and construction techniques that reflect present day technology.
Flat roof extension cladding.
Types of flat roofing.
Like with most things the cost of timber clad cladding extension varies on what kind of wood you use and how much you need.
Flat roof extensions to victorian home.
It is also a style gaining favour with architects for houses with a more modern minimal design aesthetic.
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Ideally the new roof will be steep enough to create usable space beneath which will also help justify the cost.
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Many homeowners when building single storey extensions tend to opt for a flat roof because they are cheaper and quicker to create.
Today flat roofs are used by architects for the same reasons that they became a cornerstone of modernist architecture.
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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.
For example the western cedar wood which is grown in the uk can start at around 3 per metre and go up to over 7 a metre while european larch starts at around 2 per metre.
Flat roof extensions can provide a simple cost effective solution that ticks all the right boxes especially for many smaller extensions.
The comparative ease of constructing flat roof extensions and their discreet visual impact can save having to shell out for a more expensive tiled roof in many cases.
Pros of a flat roof extension.
The pitch of the extension s roof complements the original building creating a sense of harmony between the two elements.
Generally flat roof extensions and modern low pitched roofs look out of place on traditional style houses so replacing them with a more appropriately styled design can make a huge difference to a property s overall shape.
There are still some residential properties that require flat roofs due to planning regulations.
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