The outer ends of a roof s rafters the sloped members that give the roof its pitch provide shade divert rain and create soffit space for attic ventilation.
Extending roof eave for room.
A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot.
Add a box dormer to create more full height space.
A lean to roof also called a shed roof slopes in one direction with rafters that rest against another structure at their high end and overhang support posts or an exterior wall at their low end.
The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.
Mike guertin details 2 reliable methods for extending the eaves on a house to shed rainwater better.
By mike guertin issue 138.
This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees.
If you re adding to the gable end of the house the side wall that goes up to the roof s peak it s fairly easy to extend the existing roofline over the new space says curt schultz a realtor architect builder in pasadena calif.
If you ve inherited a loft conversion from a former owner and are dissatisfied with the amount of full height space a box dormer is an easy solution that promises to transform the feel of your loft.
It can be especially useful in providing the headroom needed to add stairs into a loft 1 9m minimum at centre or for a loft bathroom.