Pitched Zinc Roof Extension

Outpost tops london terrace extension with a zigzag zinc roof.

Pitched zinc roof extension.

Often due to the height of the upstairs having a shallow pitched roof is the best option. We recommend 5 degrees however due to site conditions and execution. This is a factor that planning departments tend to look on favourably. Pitched roof extensions typically cost more simply because they involve more work and take longer to complete.

Sig zinc and copper recommend that the minimum pitch for a standing seam zinc roof is five degrees with an absolute minimum of 3 degrees. Tw10 architects added a zinc clad asymmetric zinc roof and a loft conversion with blue brindle tiles and zinc detailing. Pitched roof extensions afford a more traditional look and that means they blend in better with the style of many houses. The pitched roof extension that s been added to this property comes out quite far and has created enough room for a large living room at the back of the house.

In those cases most architects will suggest a zinc roof. Pros of a pitched roof extension. The result is a distinctive exterior appearance that maximises the feeling of vertical height. The geometry of the roof came as a result of the specific site orientation and need to bring as much light as possible into the extension.