Hip To Gable
What Is A Hip To Gable LOFT CONVERSIONS?
What precisely is a Hipped Roof?
A hipped roof has three sloping sides that distinguish it.
This kind of roofing is common on numerous end-terrace, semi-detached, and detached residences.
This type of conversion requires the builder to remove the hipped part of the roof at the early stages of the process. Install the floor steels and erect the gable.
Some teams like to build the gable end up over the existing hip to make the side of the property weather tight. Next, extract the hip from within the newly created attic.
The time of year influences the construction of the loft. The gable extends the floor area of the loft to match the total footprint area.
An Option Is A Lateral Dormer Conversion
A side dormer is an option when planning a loft conversion, but the extra space it provides is limited. Usually, the loft area is accessed through a side door using a staircase. However, if you can choose, a hip-to-gable loft conversion is a better use of space.
Although it’s more complicated to construct than a standard rear dormer or mansard, it provides more space and is more cost-effective in the long run. We highly recommend this approach if it’s possible to do a hip-to-gable with your local authority.
It’s important to keep in mind that hip-to-gables are typically 20% more expensive than a traditional rear dormer conversion. But the extra space and value they provide make them a worthwhile investment.
An alternate choice to constructing a hip to gable loft conversion could be a side dormer. Nonetheless, this only provides a restricted amount of additional space, typically utilized for loft access via the staircase.
Building a hip to gable loft conversion is a better use of space compared to a side dormer. If your local authority permits, we highly recommend a hip-to-gable loft conversion.
Although slightly more expensive than a traditional rear dormer conversion, a hip-to-gable conversion provides additional floor space by changing the roofline significantly. This change maximizes the potential of your loft conversion.
Keep in mind that hip-to-gable conversions are more complicated to construct than a standard rear dormer or mansard. They typically cost 20% more than a traditional rear dormer conversion.
You can cover the exterior of the house with tiles, slates, painted render, or pebble dash. If the side of the house already has pebble dash, you can use it on the outside as well. You will make the decision, and we will discuss it on-site to determine which finish will best match your property.
Most gable end walls will include a double glazed window that complements the current style of the property. This lets sunlight brighten the loft or the new staircase, depending on the final design.