Mansard Roof Conversion

Mansard extensions are often slightly pricier than dormer or hip to gable conversions as the structure of the roof undergoes significant alteration in order to create the 72 degree angle.

Mansard roof conversion.

However the planning stage can also take a considerable amount of time especially if planning permission is required. Named after the 17 th century french architect francois mansart mansard loft conversions can be thought of as an extension across the entire plane of your property s roof. Often found at the rear of properties this type of conversion changes the sloping side of your roof to an almost vertical side one of at least 72 degrees. This is a loft conversion occurs to the rear of the property and it has a flat roof with the rear wall sloping inwards at an angle of 72 degrees.

If you re looking for a loft conversion that will add generous amounts of extra space to your home a mansard loft conversion could well be the answer. However due to the popularity of mansard conversions many companies will offer competitive pricing for this work. You will usually be able to stay in your home without too much disruption for the duration of the work. These loft conversions extend the slope of a roof near vertically typically in the range of between 72 and 90 degrees and are usually built at the rear of a property.

A mansard roof features two slopes on all four sides of the house one slope steeper than the other.