In those cases most architects will suggest a zinc roof.
Pitched zinc roof extension.
Pitched roof extensions afford a more traditional look and that means they blend in better with the style of many houses.
We recommend 5 degrees however due to site conditions and execution.
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.
Often due to the height of the upstairs having a shallow pitched roof is the best option.
This is a factor that planning departments tend to look on favourably.
Outpost tops london terrace extension with a zigzag zinc roof.
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.
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.
The result is a distinctive exterior appearance that maximises the feeling of vertical height.
When adding a zinc roof extension to your home you need to make it work with the existing dimensions of the building.
Pros of a pitched roof extension.
The shape of the new edifice designed by jlarchitecture looks attractive at the back of the house and gives the owners extra ceiling height without overwhelming the external space.