Parapet Roof Rear Extension

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Parapet roof rear extension. While a roof parapet wall may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of the entire building design it can actually change the dynamic of an entire roof both in terms of cosmetic detailing and safety. A parapet roof is simply put when a building s outermost walls extend upwards past the roof around the edges most often by a few feet. No two storey extensions can be made to the front of the house or to any wall parallel. Often the existing roof will be inverted so the roof is a valley v.

Usually this is about 1 50 or 1 5º but the general convention is that any roof with a slope of less than 15º is technically a flat roof. Both of my neighbours have 3m single storey rear extensions which they have built upto the line of junction. Must be at least 7m from the boundary. If you are adding a double storey extension it can t be taller than the highest part of your existing roof.

See more ideas about parapet house extensions flat roof extension. This extension to a victorian house has a zinc clad flat roof with a pitch of approximately 10º but unusually the slope is upwards to the garden opening up the view and creating an uplifting. Mustn t extend beyond the rear wall by more than 3m. Apr 30 2016 explore warwick s board parapet roof on pinterest.

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Be built in materials to match the original structure. To make a loft extension workable in this instance it will be necessary to remove the existing roof build up the existing party walls and build a new structure set back from the front wall with the front and rear walls sloping inwards.