slide 1: Raising the Roof on
Your Home Things
to Consider
Beforehand By: Frazier Roofs and Gutters https://frazierservices.com/
slide 2: You may be looking around your
home and wondering about the
added space that can be made
by raising the roof. However
without having to expand
outward there are some critical
factors to consider beforehand
that will inform you as to how
much it will cost and whether or
not it is worth it.
slide 3: What kind of roof do you
have: Truss roofs are engineered off-site
and installed in one piece and are
the easiest to raise. If you have an attic in your home
then you are generally able to raise
your roof for a more reasonable
cost.
slide 4: Stick roofing is different. It’s built
on-site where the beams and
rafters are joined one by one.
Raising stick roofs will likely entail
rebuilding the roof which can take
a lot of time and money. If you don’t know what type of
roofing structure you have at your
building plans to find out.
slide 5: Why Do you want to Raise Do you want higher ceilings
vaulted ceilings or just to add a
dormer If you want vaulted ceilings stick
roofing is the easiest. Keep in
mind that contractors may still
have to strip the roof and
essentially rebuild it. This can cost
as much as rebuilding your home.
slide 6: If you just want higher ceilings you
are looking at a cheaper project. Most
likely you will have to relocate HVAC
units and reroute ductwork. This is
especially true if you have central air
and heating. If you’re looking to add a second story
to your home this will be a more
expensive project and will entail your
walls being rebuilt.
slide 7: We’ve covered the basics you will face
when raising a roof but any time you
add onto your home your project will
need to be approved by local
government officials.
slide 8: Before you do any type of work on
your home always consider whether
it will add or subtract to the value of
your home. Not all additions add value
so make sure your project is a sound
investment in the long-run.
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