ᐅ Remove a gable roof and construct a hip roof, flat roof, or shed roof
Created on: 13 Jan 2022 23:11
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zizou89
Hello everyone,
we are considering removing the pitched roof and building a new one. The options are either a hip roof, a shed roof, or a flat roof. Now the question is, what makes the most sense for us and, above all, what do you estimate the costs might be for each type of roof?
You can find photos of the house/roof attached. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.
The house is 9 meters wide and 8 meters long. The upper floor at the back, facing the garden, has a full ceiling height (not sure if that’s the correct term, but the room height is fully utilized). The front side has a slope, which really takes up a lot of space that we need.
Additionally, we want to remove the brickwork and either replace it or plaster over the bricks to achieve a significantly more modern look.
I appreciate any feedback.
Thank you!!!
we are considering removing the pitched roof and building a new one. The options are either a hip roof, a shed roof, or a flat roof. Now the question is, what makes the most sense for us and, above all, what do you estimate the costs might be for each type of roof?
You can find photos of the house/roof attached. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.
The house is 9 meters wide and 8 meters long. The upper floor at the back, facing the garden, has a full ceiling height (not sure if that’s the correct term, but the room height is fully utilized). The front side has a slope, which really takes up a lot of space that we need.
Additionally, we want to remove the brickwork and either replace it or plaster over the bricks to achieve a significantly more modern look.
I appreciate any feedback.
Thank you!!!
If you’re emotionally attached to the house (which I can understand), I would strongly advise against the murder conspiracy mentioned in Post #1. Would there be any objection to making the extension visually distinct? I find the following example a bit rough, but it can surely be done in a more elegant way.
Possibly combined with the dormer window with tie rods by @11ant, or alternatively, the dormer could be designed as a projecting cube:
The most important question, however, is: what are you actually allowed to do, and is there even enough space on the property? (It looks quite tight in the second picture.)
Possibly combined with the dormer window with tie rods by @11ant, or alternatively, the dormer could be designed as a projecting cube:
The most important question, however, is: what are you actually allowed to do, and is there even enough space on the property? (It looks quite tight in the second picture.)
Hangman schrieb:
I find the following example a bit crude,... there should have been a period here, because ...Hangman schrieb:
but I’m sure it can be done nicely as well.... I don’t think so. Is this supposed to be an architect’s edition of a McMansion hell?Hangman schrieb:
Maybe also in combination with the @11ant eyelet dormer,Wassndasn? (+ 30 characters *LOL*)https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Myrna_Loy14 Jan 2022 17:21Painting brickwork… the paint will not last long in the joints. I believe a new roof covering, new windows, and a thorough facade cleaning can improve the appearance more effectively than painting or plastering.
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
Painting clinker brick… the paint won’t last long on the mortar joints. You already mentioned this elsewhere about the same building:
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
The problem was probably the mortar joints, where the paint simply wouldn’t adhere permanently. The @Pinkiponk-style thread splitting seems to be becoming a trend :-(
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zizou89 schrieb:
Hey, it doesn’t require a new roof. It was just an idea to achieve a more coherent look. The extension is planned to be two stories. I don’t yet have a clear idea of how to make it look harmonious. Maybe making the dormer and the extension visually similar could improve the appearance!
For the facade, we are seriously considering plastering. Painting over brick COULD also look completely ridiculous, right? I’d assume that would definitely look ridiculous. In the US, it’s common to quickly “spray” facades, but I would find that shocking for brick 😱
If you really want a modern look and the exterior walls of the house are energetically sound, consider the option of a curtain wall facade.
Materials like Trespa, wood, glass, aluminum, composite materials, etc. are available in all colors and shapes. A combination of plaster (extension) and curtain wall facade often looks good as well.
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