Gable To Hip Roof Conversion

Hip to gable loft conversion.

Gable to hip roof conversion.

It is best to consult an architect since the change will involve structural elements of the house and the job will require time effort money and construction experience. So why is a hip to gable loft conversion the best extension type. Hip to gable dormer loft conversions are for properties with a sloping side roof hipped roof which means that the side of your roof slopes inwards towards the ridge chimney. A hip to gable conversion is always a popular option for detached or semi detached homes with a hip roof.

Converting a gable roof to a hip roof is a major undertaking. Then you can start converting the hip roof into a gable roof without placing too much stress upon the rest of the building. The hip roof will not have enough support to convert to a gable roof so you must add additional supporting structures to make the conversion possible. Having a hipped roof on a detached house semi detached house or end of terrace usually means the existing loft space is usually limited so a conversion can really make the space much more usable improve your living standards and add value to your property all without losing garden square metrage.

A hip to gable style conversion would change the shape of the roof by extending the existing ridge and giving you a much larger loft area. Before you can begin you will have to work out how much space you need and then figure out where you will need to place the support walls to turn one kind of roof into another.