Sloped Glass Roof Extension

Tour the rest of this loft style extension on a victorian home.

Sloped glass roof extension.

Ridge is the horizontal peak line connecting 2 sloped roofs. The sloped glazing system is designed to withstand uniform gravity loads such as dead load wind load and snow load as well as concentrated live and impact loads and transfer them to the structure. 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. The builders matched the rough finish of the joists with timber supports on the skylights then painted everything white to create a light airy space.

Sloped glazing is a system of exterior cladding which is attached to the main force resisting system structure of a building roof or sloped façade and usually supported by an elevated curb. The main factors which influence the shape of roofs are the climate and the materials available for roof structure and the outer covering. The sloped glazed roof ties in with the industrial style ceiling in the kitchen created by exposing the joists. Over the years the sloping roof extension is seen as a measure to protect the home from the extremes of the weather and this purpose is fulfilling even now.

Usually the hip s 2 end points connect to upper corners of the home. Glass roofs need a minimum slope the absolute minimum is 1 so rainwater will help wash away any debris dust and leaves that settle there. Sloped glazing is a roof a glass roof and like any other roof system people expect it not to leak. Unfortunately that is not always the case.

It is supported by the rafter truss. Usages vary slightly from region to region or from one builder or architect to another. But as the times are changing the roofs are viewed as a strong style factor to the home that is durable and stable. Replace solid roofing with a length of glass to exaggerate the extension s size.

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. Our glass roofs use ultra slim aluminium framing the slimmest available on the market to create large glass roofs with minimal framing. Hip is a slope of a roof with 2 descending lines from the end of a ridge point. Roof terminology is also not rigidly defined.

Usually a slope of 5 or more guarantees a decent enough incline to keep it relatively clean in wet weather or when you wash it. You can cover the space in your open area through glass extensions and make a glass covered shower area or a small kitchen. Roof shapes differ greatly from region to region. The pitch of the extension s roof complements the original building creating a sense of harmony between the two elements.