Gable fix detail on a bungalow/low eaves

One of the most common "difficult sites" situations is that found when a client wishes to install a Victorian or Edwardian style conservatory on a bungalow or low eaves situation. Apart from the use of box gutters the other way to overcome this "problem" is to create a new gable coming of the existing bungalow/house roof. Obviously this requires the services of a competent builder/roofer or expert DIYer.

The result once completed is an "ADD-ON" feature that looks like it always was there. In practice what you will require is a conservatory roof that is shorter than the frames below by the depth of the fascia/bargeboard and soffit detail (usually 300 - 400mm). Do note however that with this option that it will be less likely that roof rafters can line through with conservatory frames / mullions below.

Overall height of frame from DPC (damp proof course) can be adapted by your supplier to suit. If for instance the "standard" height of 2100 mm is not appropriate then you can make height 2070 mm or 2150 mm or what ever suits.

Additionally just about any roof angle can be accommodated - in this example it is 25 degrees. If you are doing the installation your self then your supplier should be able to supply you with a roof angle layout indicating exact widths and heights to use on the roof/gable. This will help you construct the gable to suit the conservatory roof.

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