Glass Pitched Roof Extension

New extensions are constructed with a cavity wall to retain a certain amount of insulation.

Glass pitched roof extension.

We have glass extension roof and we are south facing also have the reflective film on to and would highly recommend this. 12 glass extension design ideas a glazed extension is a striking addition to any home whether it s traditional or modern. Our glass roofs use ultra slim aluminium framing the slimmest available on the market to create large glass roofs with minimal framing. Available in a range of pitches these glass roofs can be used to create light filled extensions as well as modern conservatories for any home.

Both extensions feature flat green sedum roofs that offer a striking contrast to the pitched roof of the original property. The new addition appears as a sliver of glass against the new white rendered façade. A pitched roof is more durable and weather resistant. The pitched roof extension that s been added to this property comes out quite far and has created enough room for a large living room at the back of the house.

The shape of the new edifice designed by jlarchitecture looks attractive at the back of the house and gives the owners extra ceiling height without overwhelming the external space. As we are south facing itd really quite warm in the winter with our heating bills very low beacause of this but i will say we do have to have a fan on sometimes in the summer beacause it gets a bit hot on some days. Divided by a stone chimney stack to tie the extension in with the existing stone farmhouse this glazed addition marries old with new. Mark hazeldine homeowner helen was keen that the extension to her 16th century cottage should mirror the older sections of the house.

A glass farmhouse extension. Although the extensive use of glazing throughout its design will flood your glass roof extension aluminium can supply structural strength in lower quantities so you ll benefit from improved views. The flexibility of a pitched roof is unmatched with that of a flat roof. Catslide roof on sympathetic extension image credit.

You ll need steel supports either side and above an opening such as an external door or if the roof is particularly heavy. House extensions london blog flat roof extension vs pitched roof extension august 18 2015 when you re planning your home extension it s easy to get caught up in all of the fun elements such as picking out your furniture and décor or perhaps designing your new kitchen. This is a good thing for your glass roof as the cavity can hide a steel column if you need one. Classic glass roof extension using our traditional orangery.

Take inspiration from this selection of beautiful glass extension design ideas by lucy searle 2019 02 11t10 55 37z. Our enduringly popular classic roof is available in aluminium or upvc. But a pitched roof has more advantages than a flat roof.