Roof pitch is a measurement of a roof s slope expressed as a ratio.
Pitched roof loft.
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Although there is no single standard roof pitch used on all sloped roofs factors such as roofing materials and local climate help to determine the appropriate range of pitches for a given building.
Lofts with a minimum head height of 2 3m are usually seen as fit to convert although obstacles like chimneys or water tanks as well as the pitch of the roof can also affect this decision.
If the roof space is less than 2 3m don t throw away your dreams of a conversion as there are other options available.
The hip of a sloping roof is turned into a gable end and the ridge is extended creating space for a loft conversion.
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Where you re adding a large dormer.