House With Lean To Roof Vaulted

Having a vaulted ceiling may sound ideal but retrofitting a house with one is often cost prohibitive.

House with lean to roof vaulted.

To avoid the look of an overly classic mountain cabin sloped roofs were used to create this modern mountain escape. This works particularly well beneath lofty double height vaulted ceilings but can also work beneath in single height rooms as this example goes to show. The sloped roof on this modern house opens up the back patio and give it a large airy feel perfect for hosting family and friends. The size of the patio doors may be governed by the glass per floor area and corner buttressing.

Exposing elements of the roof structure including the trusses and or rafters can add character to a home. Changing the roof structure adding the proper insulation and relocating mechanical. House roof framing loads. If it is a lean to roof then spread isn t an issue as the abutted wall acts as restraint.

If it is a pitched roof then spread is countered using a steel ridge. Insulating can be achieved using celotex or kingspan either by cold or warm deck construction.