Hip Roof Loft Extension

It is the strongest of all roof types and therefore highly desirable.

Hip roof loft extension. So it is important that you plan the conversion extension effectively and efficiently. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses. This means nonetheless that you need to have your planning drawings ready to apply for a certificate of lawfulness col. Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end.

A hip roof loft conversion or extension involves converting an attic room into a loft room and create additional loft space. Generally speaking hip to gable loft extensions are within permitted development rights. A loft conversion involves investment in terms of money resources and time. A hip roof slants on all four sides.

This is where hip to gable loft extensions come in. This type of loft conversion extends your property on the sloping side effectively replacing the sloping roof with a vertical wall the gable at the end to the same height as the ridge and filling in the space in between. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. Proper planning can make the process simple.

This certificate is for you to ensure that the conversion is lawful under permitted development. It is worth noting that in some case you ll need to increase the height of the gable end walls to act as bookends.