Flat Roofing for Dormers & Attic Windows
If you are looking to add more space to your home, then you should consider a flat roof dormer.
A flat roof dormer is a type of loft conversion. It uses simple structures to add more space to your loft by adding more height and surface area. We have all been in those loft conversions that you have to bend your head to stand upright in.
By installing a flat roof over your attic window or dormer, this problem will not exist. The structure will add a splash of uniqueness to the exterior of your home and add a ton of natural light to the room. Flat roof dormers could be the right choice for you.
What is a Flat Roof Dormer?
The basis of their structure incorporates a box-like shape to the front or rear of your loft. It merges slightly out from your existing roof to add height and additional floor space to your conversion.
These are becoming a popular choice for many homeowners so you should strongly consider adding one to your home.
Advantages of Flat Roof Dormers
Have we converted you yet? If not, take a look at some of the top reasons why you should add a flat roof dormer to your home.
- Increased Height to Your Loft
You will be pleasantly surprised to see just how much height a flat roof dormer can add to your loft. Often, loft conversions can lack headspace. Many families will use their loft conversions as a room for their children. Usually, because the parents wouldn’t be able to stand upright if they made it their room.
By installing a flat roof dormer, you are expanding the height of your loft. Overall, additional loft height makes the room feel brand new. It opens up parts of the loft which were hiding away previously.
- Added Natural Light
Gone are the days of adding small windows to your loft conversions. With a flat roof dormer, you have the ability to add windows designed especially for dormer conversions.
These windows can be matched with the windows already in your home. They are large and let in so much light. The way that adding a dormer to your loft can add so much light can totally transform the room.
- Speed of Construction
If you’re put off by how long work will be carried out on your home, then worry no more! Flat roof dormers are one of the quickest ways to convert your loft.
If you feel like a flat roof dormer is right for your home, the full construction could take between 4 to 6 weeks in total. That’s not long at all, is it?
If you’re unsure, then let us put it into perspective. A normal house extension can take between 3 to 6 months, depending on whether you are opting for a single or double extension.
When you compare the timings, it makes a lot more sense to choose a flat roof dormer if you need additional space quickly. The work will be carried out in your loft so there will be less mess on your other floors too, which is a great advantage.
- Lower Cost
If you opt for a flat roof dormer, then it is much more cost-effective. Flat roofs are easier to construct and need a lot less work when compared to pitched roofs.
There is no need for a structural engineer to come out to inspect the construction either. This is where the cost of pitched roofs can soar.
Of course, prices can vary depending on your home. If you would like a personalised quote for your home, please feel free to contact us. We will be able to provide you with a price for your flat roof dormer installation.
- Easier to get Planning Permission
Flat roof dormers have a lot of benefits, as you have already read. However, one of the best things about them is that they are so easy to get planning permission.
As they are a simple structure that requires no dramatic changes to your home, in most cases planning permission is passed as soon as possible. Meaning that your work can start even quicker than you initially imagined.
Before you know it, work will be completed and we guarantee that you will be happy with the results.
