Raising the roof on a house

Single-story homes with traditional styling have always been called “ranches”; less traditional ones are now often called “mid-century Modern”. Mid-century modern additions and ranch additions have become a big part of our Architectural practice.

The first step towards creating a new usable upstairs was to raise the roof on the house! In this post we share the before and after drawings and images.

Are you planning on raising the roof line of your house? This guide will answer seven important questions on how to raise the roof on a house.

Things To Consider When You Raise The Roof Of Your Home [House Exterior, Curb Appeal, Raising The Roof On A House, Raising Roof House, Raising Roof Height, Front Yard Landscaping, Concrete Driveway, House Facade]

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We knew from the start that in order to totally transform the exterior of the flip house we had to increase the roof pitch. The house had a typical split foyer look, even though it wasn't a split foyer. This look was created by the cantilevered second story and the low roof pitch. The cantilever we could live with, but the roof pitch had to change! I'm going to give you some insight into how we increased the pitch of the roof and roughly how much it cost.

These exterior house remodel before-and-after shots demonstrate how a house can go from ordinary to unforgettable.

These exterior house remodel before-and-after shots demonstrate how a house can go from ordinary to unforgettable.

Have you ever wondered about those overhanging edges on a house's roof and their purpose? They're eaves, but what are eaves on a house? #eaves #eave #roof #roofing #rooftop #house #home

How Laurel of SoPo Cottage took this typical 1940's Cape Cod with low ceilings and cramped spaces to a light, bright two-story house. See it now!