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Extension with sloping roof across the back of a standard semi .
Trying to decide between -
1. A separate ceiling inside. ( cupboards all the way round to the top of ceiling )
2. Sloping roof and ceiling as one with skylight ( cupboards wouldn't be able to go all the way to the top , with the tops of the cupboards being at the same level
because of the slope - however the room would seem more spacious )
What option would you choose ?
Trying to decide between -
1. A separate ceiling inside. ( cupboards all the way round to the top of ceiling )
2. Sloping roof and ceiling as one with skylight ( cupboards wouldn't be able to go all the way to the top , with the tops of the cupboards being at the same level
because of the slope - however the room would seem more spacious )
What option would you choose ?
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This is just personal preference Baz, but I would always go for as many "Velux" type rooflights as possible in a monopitch extension across the back of a house.
Roughly ten times as much light comes in from a rooflight as compared to a normal window.
I would certainly have no horizontal ceiling, but have the whole thing "vaulted". That is, plasterboard tacked up under the rafters directly. (Obviously loads of insulation as well.)
The effect can be stunning, and gives a feeling of a much larger space.
As for cupboards, my own kitchen is within a similar pointy space , although it's upstairs for the views. I have floor base kitchen units, and because of the slope, no wall cupboards at all. This is no problem because all the floor units are huge deep drawers.
None of that kneeling on the floor scrabbling around in cupboards full of junk. Everything is accessible by just standing over the drawers.
Sorry for such a long, rambling post, but I thought you might benefit from my experience. The whole thing's mightily subjective though.
I thought about calling mine "Marmite House". People either love it or hate it ;o)
Roughly ten times as much light comes in from a rooflight as compared to a normal window.
I would certainly have no horizontal ceiling, but have the whole thing "vaulted". That is, plasterboard tacked up under the rafters directly. (Obviously loads of insulation as well.)
The effect can be stunning, and gives a feeling of a much larger space.
As for cupboards, my own kitchen is within a similar pointy space , although it's upstairs for the views. I have floor base kitchen units, and because of the slope, no wall cupboards at all. This is no problem because all the floor units are huge deep drawers.
None of that kneeling on the floor scrabbling around in cupboards full of junk. Everything is accessible by just standing over the drawers.
Sorry for such a long, rambling post, but I thought you might benefit from my experience. The whole thing's mightily subjective though.
I thought about calling mine "Marmite House". People either love it or hate it ;o)
There would be the saving in not having any ceiling joists (horizontal).
But, with a flat ceiling, you could pile up a load of cheaper loft insulation.
With a sloping ceiling, you would have to use something like "Celotex" board, which is more expensive, but gives a higher level of insulation.
Retaining (structurally) the new outside wall would have to be considered, but the architect can work that out. It's slightly different, as the flat ceiling joists would give lateral support to the outer wall. (In simple terms... to stop it from being pushed out.)
I've done it many times. It's no great problem.
Obviously, the plasterer and decorator would have get up there to do their thing. Any deviations from good old traditional practice depend largely on the can-do attitude of everyone involved.
I can't give you any costs without the drawings, but this is quite common today as people try to get away from traditional flat ceilings and go for something with a bit of a "wow" factor.
Discuss it with the architect. I'd be interested to see what he says.
But, with a flat ceiling, you could pile up a load of cheaper loft insulation.
With a sloping ceiling, you would have to use something like "Celotex" board, which is more expensive, but gives a higher level of insulation.
Retaining (structurally) the new outside wall would have to be considered, but the architect can work that out. It's slightly different, as the flat ceiling joists would give lateral support to the outer wall. (In simple terms... to stop it from being pushed out.)
I've done it many times. It's no great problem.
Obviously, the plasterer and decorator would have get up there to do their thing. Any deviations from good old traditional practice depend largely on the can-do attitude of everyone involved.
I can't give you any costs without the drawings, but this is quite common today as people try to get away from traditional flat ceilings and go for something with a bit of a "wow" factor.
Discuss it with the architect. I'd be interested to see what he says.
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This is the single storey extension , with sloping roof ,we are looking to build
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This is the single storey extension , with sloping roof ,we are looking to build
