We're considering increasing the roofline to eliminate a box gutter we have behind the existing facade. The box gutter has been the only thing that's difficult with this house. A couple of builders have expressed disapproval and one told us he wouldn't touch our plans.
We need to keep the pitch as is, but lifting up the roofline will give us an enormous attic space in place of the existing box gutter.
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A dormer window could be an option, and would allow for cross ventilation of the attic space. What we decide on will be based on the budget. It always comes down to the money.
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I just found a few pictures of federation homes to try and imagine the roofline on our place. Our roof is steel so would not look like these when finished, but the pitch and area is similar.
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This is an American house of the same vintage. It lacks the distinct colourings of the Australian counterpart, with grey slate as the preferred roofing option. I've seen new slate roofs in our area and they do look a bit special.
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Our house has lost the detailing with the 40s makeover but we have a similar rising sun pattern in our front gate.
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That's quite a high chimney but we may have to raise ours to be above the new roofline. Not a big task but important to remember.
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