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Re : Attic too small! Or is it? (Roof Raising/Dormers)
Hi all,
I currently live in a beautiful 1917 home and have been spending an inordinate amount of time rummaging about our unfinished attic. It currently has a peak clearance of 78", which leaves it usable, but a bit too short for common occupancy. The roof has a pitch of 27 degrees. Decreasing the roof pitch to 20 degrees in the relevant area will yield a usable space of about 8 feet width-wise, and 40 feet (the run of the house) lengthwise. Addition of dormers on the appropriate sides will further increase headroom and open up what might just be a terrific master bedroom with a view of Vancouver's harbour. The real question is how much would it likely cost to completely tear down an old roof and put a new one up with adjusted pitch? The roof surface area is just about 1250 square feet, and we have high confidence the existing structure can support modest additional weight. I find it surprising that all the places listed in "roof contractor" don't list approximates for full roof replacements, but only the surfaces. *shrug* Replies gratefully appreciated! |
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