I am fortunate that I have open outlooks at our gable end. I intend getting full Planning Permission for our loft conversion. There will be a large wallplate dormer supported by steels and a goal post arrangements at each of the cheeks bolted to the new steel Ridge.
We hope to put a some glazing areas on the gable and it will be relatively easy to remove the whole parapet (above ceiling level) gable which is standard construction cavity brick and rendered wall. Strangely there are no tension straps connecting the roof structure to the gable which is a little concerning but it is pretty solid nonetheless.
Given that there will be 3 large openings in the gable parapet, it seems sensible to remove it all and rebuild it with the same construction as the dormer, ie, timber frame with rigid insulation and battened and tiled on the external vertical face the same as the dormer cheeks.
We will be completely re roofing and installing breathable membrane and the dormer will be shed style with a flat roof.
Does this sound practical and reasonable?
Many thanks.
We hope to put a some glazing areas on the gable and it will be relatively easy to remove the whole parapet (above ceiling level) gable which is standard construction cavity brick and rendered wall. Strangely there are no tension straps connecting the roof structure to the gable which is a little concerning but it is pretty solid nonetheless.
Given that there will be 3 large openings in the gable parapet, it seems sensible to remove it all and rebuild it with the same construction as the dormer, ie, timber frame with rigid insulation and battened and tiled on the external vertical face the same as the dormer cheeks.
We will be completely re roofing and installing breathable membrane and the dormer will be shed style with a flat roof.
Does this sound practical and reasonable?
Many thanks.