Add Window To Roof

You can use a dormer to add another window to your home and break up the monotonous appearance of your roof or to add another whole level to your home.

Add window to roof.

Terrace a door to the outside. Hipped roof windows are built in a similar fashion except that the roof slopes down in four directions from the center peak and overhangs the side and front walls. Shed roof windows slope down from the back to the front with the roof overhanging only the front wall. Dormers add space to the inside of your room when you can t or don t want to build out.

Plan on a big time commitment as well. Set aside at least a four day chunk of time for the basic framing because once the roof s open you ve got to keep at it until the dormer is weathertight. Choose cabrio if you d like to add a balcony to your home or choose a roof terrace window to make use of unused roof space. Roof dormers add light.

Projects this large and complex are expensive especially when you add in elements like windows. Dormers are wonderful spots for a reading nook kids play area dressing area and other uses where extra light is a bonus. Top half opens like a traditional roof window.