Hip Roof Loft Extension

The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable.

Hip roof loft extension.

This is where hip to gable loft extensions come in. This certificate is for you to ensure that the conversion is lawful under permitted development. This means nonetheless that you need to have your planning drawings ready to apply for a certificate of lawfulness col. The strength and durability of this style of roof is down to the 4 main support rafters known as hips all four hips are positioned at a 45 degree angle and meet at the central ridge.

Proper planning can make the process simple. A hip roof slants on all four sides. This type of conversion will only work on detached or semi detached houses as it requires a free sloping side roof. It is the strongest of all roof types and therefore highly desirable.

Generally speaking hip to gable loft extensions are within permitted development rights. Hip to gable conversions work by extending the sloping hip roof at the side of your property outwards to create a vertical gable wall creating more internal loft space. So it is important that you plan the conversion extension effectively and efficiently. A hip roof loft conversion or extension involves converting an attic room into a loft room and create additional loft space.

Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses. It is worth noting that in some case you ll need to increase the height of the gable end walls to act as bookends.