First and foremost a flat roof extension will usually be cheaper to create than a pitched roof extension.
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Pros of a flat roof extension.
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Like with most things the cost of timber clad cladding extension varies on what kind of wood you use and how much you need.
For example the western cedar wood which is grown in the uk can start at around 3 per metre and go up to over 7 a metre while european larch starts at around 2 per metre.
Flat roof extensions can provide a simple cost effective solution that ticks all the right boxes especially for many smaller extensions.
Contemporary designers frequently aim to produce the same clear and simplified forms that appeared at the beginning of the 20th century but are now free to use a wide range of new materials and construction techniques that reflect present day technology.
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Ideally the new roof will be steep enough to create usable space beneath which will also help justify the cost.
The comparative ease of constructing flat roof extensions and their discreet visual impact can save having to shell out for a more expensive tiled roof in many cases.
Generally flat roof extensions and modern low pitched roofs look out of place on traditional style houses so replacing them with a more appropriately styled design can make a huge difference to a property s overall shape.
It is also a style gaining favour with architects for houses with a more modern minimal design aesthetic.
In most cases flat roofs are found on outdoor living or storage spaces house extensions and industrial buildings.
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Many homeowners when building single storey extensions tend to opt for a flat roof because they are cheaper and quicker to create.
While the extension features a modern steel structure and a large amount of glazing the roof features stone slates to provide a sympathetic nod to the original cottage.