Hipped Roof Loft Conversion Plans

As the graphics below illustrate the term hip to gable may only be a partial description of the work.

Hipped roof loft conversion plans.

Around 50 of the properties that we ve compiled loft conversion plans for have hipped roofs which leaves us with two options to ensure the project can go ahead. So why is a hip to gable loft conversion the best extension type. Hip to gable loft conversions are becoming an increasingly popular way to create extra room in a property. Hip to gable conversions extend the hip roof out to form a vertical gable like wall.

But before committing to extending your home with this type of loft conversion there are a number of things you need to know. Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end. A hip to gable loft conversion is a type of loft conversion where a hipped end of an existing roof is changed to form a gable end in order to provide more space internally. Hip to gable conversion.

A hip to gable loft conversion involves altering the shape of your roof structure to gain space. This type of loft conversion is only suitable for semi detached or detached properties with sloping roofs. This creates quite a bit more inside room in the loft area but only works on detached or partially detached homes since you need to already have a free sloping side roof to begin the project. Having a hipped roof on a detached house semi detached house or end of terrace usually means the existing loft space is usually limited so a conversion can really make the space much more usable improve your living standards and add value to your property all without losing garden square metrage.

Plans for your hip to gable loft conversion will need to be drawn up either by an architect or by an architectural technician or surveyor. The existing top line of the roof is extended to the edge of the building giving an additional box effect to the roof. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. These plans should take all of the structural alterations needed into account and can cost in the region of 1 000 plus vat.