If you are looking for a great way to add value and maximise the space available while creating more in the process; then you should consider extending your property in some way. When this is done properly, it can be an exceptionally good investment.
Loft extensions have become increasingly popular in the last couple of decades as it is the best way to get a bigger living space without selling your home and moving to a new one. But you may be wondering if another type of extension is best for your home. In the following article, we will look at three great ways.
Three of the most common extension types that we will look at and offer some advice about include:
- Single Storey Extension
- Two Storey Extension
- Garage Extension
- Single Storey Extension
One of the most common and popular types of extensions is the single storey house extension. This can be done either using a pre-existing garage or outbuilding or using the side or rear of your property. Usually, people opt for single storey extensions from the rear of their building. The style of roofing you would choose for this kind of renovation would depend on what your existing house has. Pitched tiled or flat roofs are what most people seem to favour. As it offers a better look, feel, and lasts long, the pitched tiled roof is recommended. However, you need to think about access to higher points of your home for maintenance and repairs on the gutters, roof, and even upper floor windows. You also need to be careful that the design does not interfere or impede emergency escape plans and routes you may have in place.
Two Storey Extension
Although this is also a common choice for extending homes, whether it is possible depends on factors such as the design and type of property you have, as well as obtaining planning permission. The main challenge with designing an extension that is two or even more storeys high is to design the upper storeys considering how they will impact the light for any adjoining buildings and homes. That is, an extension should not cause any sunlight loss to gardens or principal rooms and living spaces in your neighbour’s homes.
A well-designed extension is one that matches the rest of the home and does not stand out too much from neighbour’s homes.
Garage Extension
You can use an existing garage to build an extension over and around it. This requires a lot of careful consideration. For instance, if the garage is situated back from the house, it is less likely that you will be able to form an extension with a roof that matches the slope and eaves line to give a terracing effect. However, more commonly. The garage will be level with the front of the house, and in this situation, you should set the first floor back by at least 1m, with a pitched roof incorporated over the setback.