Selecting the right type of wall construction is one of the most important stages in the design of any self-build or home extension project. Yet when it comes to roofs, the decision-making process rarely extends much beyond the choice of tiles or slates.
Roofs are one of the most complex, aesthetically critical and potentially troublesome parts of the build, so it’s a little worrying that more time is often devoted to choosing kitchen units than making sure the roof is fit for purpose. Here are the top 14 things you need to know before putting that roof over your head…
1 Roof design factors
Picking the right ‘hat’ for your building will depend in large measure on what it’s sitting on. The layout of the rooms below and whether the roof needs to span across large open spaces without interruption will be key to the design of the roof structure.
As well as resisting everything the elements can throw at them, roofs also need to look right. Steeper roof slopes are normally required to accommodate habitable attic rooms, although there may be planning restrictions on height to contend with. How steep or shallow the roof is will also
