Hip End Roof Loft Conversion

A hip to gable conversion is always a popular option for detached or semi detached homes with a hip roof.

Hip end roof loft conversion. Having a hipped roof on a detached house semi detached house or end of terrace usually means the existing loft space is usually limited so a conversion can really make the space much more usable improve your living standards and add value to your property all without losing garden square metrage. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses. A hip to gable style conversion would change the shape of the roof by extending the existing ridge and giving you a much larger loft area.

Hip to gable loft conversions are more complicated to construct than a standard rear dormer or mansard. When creating a hip to gable you build the bottom of the side slope up vertically and extend the existing ridge to create a gable end. The attraction of this type of loft extension to bungalow owners is obvious thanks to the additional living space generated. They are also suitable for many bungalows and chalets too.

Hip to gable dormer loft conversions are for properties with a sloping side roof hipped roof which means that the side of your roof slopes inwards towards the ridge chimney. The most important factor for undertaking a hip to gable loft conversion is the huge change in the roofline. It is worth noting that in some case you ll need to increase the height of the gable end walls to act as bookends. Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end.