Flat roofs are an often lower cost and easier to install alternative to traditional pitched roofs.

Timber frame flat roof extension. The steels or rsj s rolled steel joists are often built into one or both walls to give added stability to the roof structure. Our kit consists of the following. Ultimately a flat roof should play a part in a total architectural composition and has the ability to enhance the aesthetic and practical outcomes of a home. For additional stability you can also use steel joists that are built into one or both of the walls.

In ni you are allowed to extend your house by up to 70mcu or 15 of the original house volume whichever is the greater if it is detached or semi detached. Oak is considered a premium building material so an extension built with it will cost from 2 400 per m2. On a basic level flat roof construction comes in the form of roofing timbers or joists as they are more commonly known or steels that are laid across two uprights walls in most cases. With our extension package you can place your order over the phone and our team will manufacturer the panels and have them delivered straight to your door.

Choosing a timber frame extension alleviates all of those issues meaning your home is your own again faster and you can start enjoying your new space sooner. Then look no further than our timber frame extension package that comes flat packed and ready to be erected. They are common on extensions garages and commercial buildings. In the case of a flat roof extension the height of the highest point of the roof must not exceed the parapet or eaves of the existing roof.

Flat roofs come in many shapes and sizes which include parapet roofs roof decks and green roofs to name just a few of the options available. With a timber frame extension you can achieve the weathertight stage in days rather than weeks which not only means less time spent on site but also less dependence on good weather conditions and reduced levels of disruption. This will give additional stability to the roof structure. Expect to pay from around 1 800 per m2.

A timber frame extension usually costs less than a traditionally built extension because there are fewer labour hours involved in the construction. The basic construction of a flat roof starts with roofing timber that is laid across two upright items usually two walls.

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