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Hey!
I was wondering why dormer roof extensions seem to be so common in the UK, especially in suburban areas where most houses have pitched roofs.
We'll be looking to replace our roof in about a decade and I was wondering if it's possible to convert a pitched to a flat roof to provide additional space.
Effectively a full additional floor on the upper floor as part of a full roof replacement.
As I currently see it, a flat roof would give significantly more usable interior space and allow for more flexibility in terms of layout in the loft living area.
There must be a reason why no-one choses to convert to a flat roof given the interior benefits. They seem to be common in flats but very rare in residential houses.
I was wondering why dormer roof extensions seem to be so common in the UK, especially in suburban areas where most houses have pitched roofs.
We'll be looking to replace our roof in about a decade and I was wondering if it's possible to convert a pitched to a flat roof to provide additional space.
Effectively a full additional floor on the upper floor as part of a full roof replacement.
As I currently see it, a flat roof would give significantly more usable interior space and allow for more flexibility in terms of layout in the loft living area.
There must be a reason why no-one choses to convert to a flat roof given the interior benefits. They seem to be common in flats but very rare in residential houses.