Can I vault the ceiling on a hipped roof extension

[coop5]

Hi guys,

I hope someone can shed some light on this, long story short our extension is now having a hipped roof rather than gable.

Can anyone tell me if a hipped roof can have a vaulted ceiling? Or even be partially vaulted up until the hip comes into play?

We were having a gable with a vaulted ceiling until planning came into the equation, so now we are set on a vaulted ceiling but I am struggling to find any images or if it is possible with a hip.

My builder is away at the moment and I am eager to get some homework done so I know my options.

Thanks guys hope this makes sense

 

[coop5]

Just to confirm, I am not a builder and won't be doing this work lol, I am just after some tips.

Thanks

 

[DAZB]

Perfectly possible, scroll down to Hipped Roofs :
http://www.thegardenroomguide.co.uk/garden-office-guide-roof-shapes/2011/08/15/

 

[coop5]

Thanks mate

I did come across this site but thought that my roof would be a completely different construction as its a first floor.

cheers

 

[noseall]

Don't compare a traditional cut timber and tiled roof with some poxy garden shed!

It is possible to vault a hip roof but it is likely to involve complex propping and steelwork.
You would need to get it designed.

We built one last year - vaulted lean-to partial flattie with a hipped corner. It required a (timber cladded) steel across the room with a 100mm x 100mm prop running off the steel up to the hip junction. Oh and a bloody heavy timber and steel compound flitch beam too.

 

[DAZB]

If you read my reply noseall I said it was perfectly possible and referred to an image of it being done. I didn't "compare a traditional cut timber and tiled roof with some poxy garden shed" so wind your neck in.

 

[noseall]

If you read my reply noseall I said it was perfectly possible and referred to an image of it being done. I didn't "compare a traditional cut timber and tiled roof with some poxy garden shed" so wind your neck in.

Roger. Wound in!

 

[Danil]

coop5, I found it interesting, check it http://myrooff.com/dual-pitched-roof/

 

[ree]

Hi Danil,

Unfortunately, the thread is from last year but that is an interesting site you recommended.

Do you realise that this is a UK based DIY site?