Pitched Zinc Roof Extension

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Pitched zinc roof extension.

A 3 degree roof pitch means just over 50mm in every metre so over 3 metres you only have 150mm to play with. Often due to the height of the upstairs having a shallow pitched roof is the best option. In those cases most architects will suggest a zinc roof. We recommend 5 degrees however due to site conditions and execution.

Pitched roof extensions typically cost more simply because they involve more work and take longer to complete. The geometry of the roof came as a result of the specific site orientation and need to bring as much light as possible into the extension. When adding a zinc roof extension to your home you need to make it work with the existing dimensions of the building. This is a factor that planning departments tend to look on favourably.

The result is a distinctive exterior appearance that maximises the feeling of vertical height. Sig zinc and copper recommend that the minimum pitch for a standing seam zinc roof is five degrees with an absolute minimum of 3 degrees. Pitched roof extensions afford a more traditional look and that means they blend in better with the style of many houses. Pros of a pitched roof extension.