This is our ultimate roof rafter guide for people designing and building an off grid cabin or tiny home.
Pitched roof loft.
If the roof space is less than 2 3m don t throw away your dreams of a conversion as there are other options available.
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.
Roof pitch is a measurement of a roof s slope expressed as a ratio.
The hip of a sloping roof is turned into a gable end and the ridge is extended creating space for a loft conversion.
Discover the pros and cons to multiple roof designs.
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.
Learn the 1 rafter design that will guarantee your roof that is safe and strong for years to come.