Sunken Mansard roof.

[jimAuk]

Has any one got one of these or any experience of one?

Planning one as part of our next years project, architect is currently drawing up plans so will be able to post soon.

Roof will be warm deck with 2x1m "walk on " glass section to let light into inner part of original house now covered by 5 x 6 m single story extension.

Balcony (sunken area) will be about 3 x4 accessed from upper bedroom, similar to picture below.

All sunken section will be GRP'ed

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[freddiemercurystwin]

Do you actually have any questions?

Don't skimp on the drainage if its running inside the house. Normal drainpipes are inadequate for such an installation.

 

[jimAuk]

Do you actually have any questions?

YES! If you had read the first line!

Has any one got one of these or any experience of one?

 

[jimAuk]

Don't skimp on the drainage if its running inside the house. Normal drainpipes are inadequate for such an installation.

What are none normal drain pipes then?

 

[^woody^]

Don't skimp on the drainage if its running inside the house. Normal drainpipes are inadequate for such an installation.

What are none normal drain pipes then?

Don't rile FMT ... it will end in tears

A clue ... normal drainpipes are 68mm diameter

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

That's a bit of a generic question like saying what are flat roofs like though isn't it? Excuse me for wanting clarification on what the hell you want, my crystal balls in the repair shop today. Just use standard drain pipes I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[jimAuk]

That's a bit of a generic question like saying what are flat roofs like though isn't it? .

Err NO! Because I have asked about a specific type of roof and its style, i.e sunken mansard.

Simple question was do you have one or experience of one? If you dont, need need to reply!

 

[jimAuk]

Don't rile FMT ... it will end in tears

A clue ... normal drainpipes are 68mm diameter

Dont worry I can handle him!

Thanks very much woody for a sensible answer.

 

[Nige F]

with the risk of putting ideas into your artichoke`s head I would have glassfibre lined oblong ducts about 4 x6 inches run through the roof void and out onto the tiles - integrating with the f/glassed roof - not lead ( which I made up for a roof years ago )because of the bonding of lead/fibreglass issues . As an aside I`m sure I saw Freddymercurys twin in a pub in Brighton recently - with the Village people

 

[jimAuk]

Thanks Nigel

I have been in email with a GRP/Glass compnay that have done this type of roof and they mentioned what you have said about the ducting.

I am planning to have it all as GRP/glass and no lead.

 

[Mw Roofline]

Simple question was do you have one or experience of one? If you dont, need need to reply!

To be fair FMT was seeking to help you by advising on not using standard 68mm rw pipes.