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Croydon or Surrey Roofing Changes: Working with a Reliable Contractor


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Date Posted: April 16, 2015

Flat roofs are every bit as impressive as other roofing styles, most likely in the sense that they provide extra living or functional space for as long as its surface does not sag; however, circumstances may raise the idea for converting the roof into a pitched system. An article in the home improvement website ImproveNet states that the undertaking can be worth it if prepared well and all options are accounted for.


The change from a flat roof to a pitched roofing system finds favour among property owners in the United Kingdom. A general look at all houses in the country may reveal that their architectures share a number of design elements, such as brick construction, bay windows, and pitched roofs with ridges of varying degrees. When you feel a property with a flat roof deserves an entirely new system to give it more shape or dimension, contractors like Brunwin Professional Roofing Services Ltd. that know roofing in Surrey, Croydon, and other areas well can help you out.

Crunching Numbers

In drafting up the data for assembling a new pitched roof, some numbers will have to be calculated and current building regulations considered. Start by measuring the proposed height of the ridge and the distance from top plate to top plate, as the ImproveNet article noted. Your Surrey or Croydon roofing contractor will help assess the value of the overhang, depending on the ridge height, and the proper sloping.

Inner Structure

When the pitch of the roof has been set, it would be time to have your contractor conceptualise the structure and determine the appropriate materials that will shoulder the mechanical forces acting on them. Your contractor's evaluation may lead to either of the following structural frames being installed, according to a Buildings.co.uk article:

  • Deadload - Deadload roof frames are light cold-steel systems designed to be attached directly onto the flat roof, while spreading the weight of the system across it. The steel frames are also accounted for substrate conditions.

  • Self-supporting - Also known as spanning-truss, self-supporting truss roofs are spread out to be anchored on the perimeter walls and frame. This is critical if the flat roof deck is no longer capable of supporting the frame.

A roof going from flat to a pitched system may have its fair share of aesthetic and protective advantages for the house and its occupants. Better things are bound to come when you work with a skilled roofer who understands your needs perfectly. Schedule a consultation now.

Sources:

Convert A Flat Roof to A Pitch Roof, ImproveNet

CPD 25 2014: Flat-to-pitched roof conversions, Building.co.uk