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I am currently designing an addition for a small bungalow. I am removing the attic space and putting a second floor on. I want to transition this 1948 bungalow into a charming english cottage style dwelling. Any suggestions on roof pitch? I know that the front gable should be pretty steep. I am anticipating including a false thatched roof detail to aid in the eclectic tudor style. Does anyone have any information on the framing for this roof detail?
Scott Whitten
Anchored & Co.
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*C&H roofing of Lake City, Fl. can give you this information. There tel. is 1-800-327-8115.
*Scott, your message sounds almost verbatim to one I have posted several places on the Web. My English Tudor style cottage will be new construction for a bed & breakfast. I saw the "false thatched roof" in the Field Guide to American Houses, McAlester. Sound familiar? I am still looking for the construction details for this roof. My roof will be 12/12 by the way. I'll be watching for any information.Mike
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Can't help on framing details, but I have seen 1 that incorporated a sort of return at the eave to mimic the thatch curling under. I can't recall if is was a rough radius or curve or two straight planes. But it was shingled with sawn cedar.
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Look at the message I posted earlier. C & H roofing sent me a brochure on different types of roofing including the Country Cottage Roof and Thatch among others. Now they are sending a construction manual. Give them a call.
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I am currently designing an addition for a small bungalow. I am removing the attic space and putting a second floor on. I want to transition this 1948 bungalow into a charming english cottage style dwelling. Any suggestions on roof pitch? I know that the front gable should be pretty steep. I am anticipating including a false thatched roof detail to aid in the eclectic tudor style. Does anyone have any information on the framing for this roof detail?
Scott Whitten
Anchored & Co.