Hip Roof Loft Extension

Hip to gable conversions work by extending the sloping hip roof at the side of your property outwards to create a vertical gable wall creating more internal loft space.

Hip roof loft extension.

This type of conversion will only work on detached or semi detached houses as it requires a free sloping side roof. It is worth noting that in some case you ll need to increase the height of the gable end walls to act as bookends. A hip roof slants on all four sides. Generally speaking hip to gable loft extensions are within permitted development rights.

The strength and durability of this style of roof is down to the 4 main support rafters known as hips all four hips are positioned at a 45 degree angle and meet at the central ridge. This is where hip to gable loft extensions come in. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. This type of loft conversion extends your property on the sloping side effectively replacing the sloping roof with a vertical wall the gable at the end to the same height as the ridge and filling in the space in between.

Gable to gable loft conversions include a new box extension that spans the space between each gable end. So it is important that you plan the conversion extension effectively and efficiently. It is the strongest of all roof types and therefore highly desirable. Proper planning can make the process simple.

This means nonetheless that you need to have your planning drawings ready to apply for a certificate of lawfulness col. A hip roof loft conversion or extension involves converting an attic room into a loft room and create additional loft space.