A dormer addition is a stylized roof added to your home so that it can improve its overall aesthetic appearance. However, people have different reasons to add dormer roofs to their houses. Apart from an increase in aesthetic quality, dormers also provide an increase in attic space and structural strength. This article aims at providing you a brief on the different types of dormer roofs available and how much each costs. Therefore, you can refer to the guide below to compare the pros and cons of each type and finalize on the one best suited for you and learn about things to consider before adding a dormer.
Before we begin, here are some Frequently Asked Questions about roof dormers that can help you further.
What Do Roof Dormers Help With?
- They provide architectural accentuation and detail: Apart from the aesthetic enhancement of the overall structure, dormers improve the financial returns as well. They reduce the blandness of your structure and increase the value of your house, should you decide to sell it.
- Provide a source for natural light: If you decide to build a dormer over your roof or attic, not only will you get an increased roof height, but also a source of natural light that shall seep from the space between the dormer and roof. This diffused light can be a great source for reading, for the kids to play in, as well as illuminating the quiet nook for your house.
- Improvement in ventilation: More than the windows, the space left by a dormer’s addition can help improve ventilation by multiple times. This shall also improve the air quality of the attic or room directly beneath the dormer.
- A readily available escape: Dormer windows provide an emergency escape, especially in the scenario of a house fire. Make sure that you place a ladder or a rope beneath the window outside your house for the escape to be functional.
The Most Common Types Of Dormers Are:
- Arched type: These are the cheapest dormers available that are used to enhance aesthetic appeal more than providing headspace or structural support. They are also known as barrel shaped dormers.
- Eyebrow: These provide a slight arch to the rooftop rather than to the entire dormer structure, such that apart from the dormer’s location, the entire roof remains flat. They offer less ventilation and light as compared to other dormers.
- Shed roof: This dormer is entirely slanted and covers the entire headspace of the house. Consequently, it offers more ventilation and light as compared to the other dormer types discussed above. Hence, it is the most expensive, yet the most functional in this list.
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