Glass Pitched Roof Extension

Classic glass roof extension using our traditional orangery.

Glass pitched roof extension.

Our glass roofs use ultra slim aluminium framing the slimmest available on the market to create large glass roofs with minimal framing. A flat roof v s pitched roof extension is a topic to ponder as both roofs are in trend. 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. 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.

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. But a pitched roof has more advantages than a flat roof. A glass farmhouse extension. The flexibility of a pitched roof is unmatched with that of a flat roof.

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. You ll need steel supports either side and above an opening such as an external door or if the roof is particularly heavy. Take inspiration from this selection of beautiful glass extension design ideas by lucy searle 2019 02 11t10 55 37z. Mark hazeldine homeowner helen was keen that the extension to her 16th century cottage should mirror the older sections of the house.

Catslide roof on sympathetic extension image credit. 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. We have glass extension roof and we are south facing also have the reflective film on to and would highly recommend this. Both extensions feature flat green sedum roofs that offer a striking contrast to the pitched roof of the original property.

This is a good thing for your glass roof as the cavity can hide a steel column if you need one. 12 glass extension design ideas a glazed extension is a striking addition to any home whether it s traditional or modern. Our enduringly popular classic roof is available in aluminium or upvc. New extensions are constructed with a cavity wall to retain a certain amount of insulation.

The new addition appears as a sliver of glass against the new white rendered façade. A pitched roof is more durable and weather resistant. However due to its narrow form it maintains the homeowners privacy from the flats above.