ᐅ Additional Costs for Dormer / Gable or Frisian Gable

Created on: 17 Feb 2015 18:30
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derstefanm
Hello, I have a question about the design of the house facade. We would like to integrate a cross gable (external dimensions: 3.70×1.50 meters (12.1×4.9 feet), projecting about 180 cm (6 feet) knee wall) into our new single-family house. Alternatively, a Dutch gable starting from the eaves is also an option. At the back, we are considering adding a trapezoidal dormer about 3 meters (9.8 feet) wide. During our last meeting, the planner advised us to think carefully about this because a complex roof structure can be costly. However, we believe that since most people only build once, it should also please us. My question is whether anyone has experience with the additional costs involved. Also, what is more affordable: a Dutch gable or the cross gable?
Best regards
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Bauexperte
18 Feb 2015 15:54
Hello,
derstefanm schrieb:

Yes, I come from NRW, almost Lower Saxony, so at the upper tip
It would be helpful if you could complete your profile here. The construction location/state is crucial for price estimates.

Regards, Bauexperte
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derstefanm
18 Feb 2015 16:08
I have completed the profile. I was never able to do that in the app. Maybe now estimating will work better.
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Bauexperte
18 Feb 2015 16:09
Thank you!

Best regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte
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Häusle77
14 Mar 2015 18:31
Which gable did you finally choose, and how much did the price differences amount to?
We are still undecided between a Dutch gable and a crow-stepped gable, although the former offers more usable space.
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derstefanm
15 Mar 2015 14:24
Together with our planner, we decided on the cross gable/captain’s gable because it fits the house’s appearance better and provides more interior space. According to our architect, the cross gable is more complex due to the additional corners, which require more time, for example, when sealing or installing brickwork. The Dutch gable starts at the eaves of the main roof and is therefore simpler and quicker to construct.