Similar To Dormer But On Flat Roof

A dormer with a roof that has two pitched sides.

Similar to dormer but on flat roof.

This is a dormer with a flat roof on top of it. Just as with the doghouse dormer this type takes its name from having a form similar to a garden shed. While gabled dormers are more common the shed dormers are designed to actually provide the headroom with a larger area of space. The larger a dormer is the lower its cost per square foot will be.

In case you live in a area with heavy rainfall we suggest you go for sloping roofed dormers instead of flat ones. Often found in older properties where the attic has been converted and a dormer window added to provide light and ventilation for a bedroom house builders also include dormers in their designs. Shed dormers are the best option when adding a dormer for the additional space. Dormer roofs are very common.

With a flat roof that slopes downward at slightly less of an angle than the rest of the building s roof shed dormers are commonly found on craftsman and colonial revival homes. Flat roof dormer cost. 24 500 for dormer 16 wide x 14 deep. However unlike flat roof dormers shed dormers have a greater level of inclination for the roofed structure.

Average cost and size. This dormer has two parts that from l shape. 80 125 per square foot or 17 900 to 28 000. Shed dormers are quite similar to flat roof dormers and do not have any ridges.

A flat roof that slopes down. Flat roofs have less roofing material but more siding so your cost will vary based on the price of the materials you choose. Shed dormers have a single flat plane roof and resemble flat roof dormers. The roof is sloped in the same direction as the dormer but at a flatter angle.

Shed dormers can be added when wanting a flat roof dormer without risking the chance for leaks.