Hello,
we are currently planning our house construction and have already reserved a plot of land.
The building regulations state that only non-glossy red, orange, and brown shades are allowed as colors for the roof.
However, we would prefer anthracite with a glossy finish, or at least glossy dark red!
Our builder said it might be possible to try to obtain a special permit through the architect. Has anyone had experience with this?
Are there possibly other options?
Two of the houses already standing there have glossy dark red roofs; in one case, I know the owner is just hoping not to have to reroof. In the other case, I’m not sure whether a special permit was granted or not.
Does anyone have helpful advice, or is there absolutely nothing that can be done?
Kind regards
we are currently planning our house construction and have already reserved a plot of land.
The building regulations state that only non-glossy red, orange, and brown shades are allowed as colors for the roof.
However, we would prefer anthracite with a glossy finish, or at least glossy dark red!
Our builder said it might be possible to try to obtain a special permit through the architect. Has anyone had experience with this?
Are there possibly other options?
Two of the houses already standing there have glossy dark red roofs; in one case, I know the owner is just hoping not to have to reroof. In the other case, I’m not sure whether a special permit was granted or not.
Does anyone have helpful advice, or is there absolutely nothing that can be done?
Kind regards
I would simply try to obtain a special permit. Our building regulations mentioned brick red. However, since too many builders were granted special permits, this clause was eventually removed. In our area, there are now many houses with anthracite-colored roofs. Ours is dark red.
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Bauexperte8 Sep 2014 09:59Hello,
I’m going to be a bit unpopular now...
Glossy roof tiles or shingles can pose a problem for air traffic and are therefore banned for good reasons in some areas close to airports. What is so difficult about accepting the written regulations? You seem to like the plot anyway?
Double-glazed roof tiles, like those in the picture from “emer,” are timelessly attractive and also less prone to moss growth (which I personally find amusing, considering the cost of maintaining extensive green roofs).
The only advice applicable here is to contact the responsible building planning authority and request an exemption from the zoning plan (building permit/planning permission). If this is denied, I would advise you to avoid any kind of informal arrangements. It can get costly and complicated if you act on your own – just one right person passing by your neighbor’s building project can cause trouble!
Regards, Bauexperte
I’m going to be a bit unpopular now...
Artis1986 schrieb:
We are currently planning our house construction and have already reserved a plot of land.
The building regulations state that only matte red, orange, and brown tones are allowed as colors for the roof.
However, we would prefer anthracite and glossy, or at least glossy dark red!
Our builder said it might be possible to try to obtain a special permit through the architect. Has anyone had experience with this?
Are there possibly other options?
Glossy roof tiles or shingles can pose a problem for air traffic and are therefore banned for good reasons in some areas close to airports. What is so difficult about accepting the written regulations? You seem to like the plot anyway?
Double-glazed roof tiles, like those in the picture from “emer,” are timelessly attractive and also less prone to moss growth (which I personally find amusing, considering the cost of maintaining extensive green roofs).
Artis1986 schrieb:
Two of the houses already built there have glossy dark red roofs; for one I know the owner is simply hoping he won’t have to re-roof, for the other I don’t know whether there is a special permit or not.
Does anyone have helpful advice, or is there absolutely nothing that can be done?
The only advice applicable here is to contact the responsible building planning authority and request an exemption from the zoning plan (building permit/planning permission). If this is denied, I would advise you to avoid any kind of informal arrangements. It can get costly and complicated if you act on your own – just one right person passing by your neighbor’s building project can cause trouble!
Regards, Bauexperte