Do you adore your house? Can you truly call it your dream house? If not yet, then extensions are a valuable addition to increasing the usable space while at the same time adding aesthetic value to your home. To get the desired space and for a greater return on investment, extensions are a viable option. The difficult and tough choice is, determining the ideal roof type for your structure. If you select a suitable roofing structure, it will entirely transform the look of the overall house. There are a plethora of options available for you to select the suitable one. In this blog, we will guide you about the pros and cons of different roofing structures along with other major details. You can follow our detailed guidelines to select the popular extension roof designs.  

Flat Roof Extensions

 Flat roofs are popular in single-storey extensions and are considered the most straightforward roof option. It is always difficult to determine the superiority of a flat roof over a pitched roof because it entirely depends upon the desired look and the budget you have allocated to the extension project. They are the most cost-effective option for your extension, which is a great way to save money while also increasing the practicality of your space. Here are some benefits and drawbacks of constructing a flat roof.

Pros of having a pitched roof

Traditional in Appearance

Pitched roofing has a long history of use and has a strong reputation as a particularly traditional-looking roofing type. The distinctive and unique shape of the pitched roof aids better in water drainage. The aesthetic design is practical enough to be used as a roofing structure.

Greater Thermal Efficiency

 Pitched roofs have natural ventilation under the top roof layer that enhances the thermal efficiency making it ideal for controlling the temperature in both winter and summer. The maintenance of optimum temperature makes pitched roofs 10-15% more compact than flat roofs.

Protection from Environmental Risk

 Pitched roofs are more stable when dealing with extreme weather conditions, such as heavy snowfall and rainfall. The aesthetic roof design helps to shed water away from the house and reduces the possibility of waterlogging.