opinions appreciated

[Guest]

Ive been thinking of building a new loft for a while but due to circumstances not managed to get started im restricted for space and have drawn up a few ideas the latest one best fits into space and keep neighbours happy but i would like to know if i have allowed enough ventilation before i start collecting materials ready for next years rebuild (hopefully) so please have a look any advice would be appreciated many thanks

[Tony C]

If you were thinking of having a tiled roof I would do away with the 3'' gap and use double roman tiles and have ridges along the top. The way double romans lay allows air to escape.

[Guest shadow]

be careful not to exceed 4 metres high otherwise you will have the planning people on your back if any body complains get your neighbours on your side show them your plans first

[Guest]

Thanks for replys the roof will be polycarbonate at back to allow sunlight the rest will be slated as someone as gifted me loads of grey poly imitation slates also ridge height 9 8" max even with raised of floor (im only short)

[Whats it called Cumbernauld]

This looks great.I would be more for gap round base of front and of sides at floor level.  This gap is best emulated at fear of loft at roof level .This allows air to come in at ground level, and go out at roof level. Best way to ventilate loft mate, nothing wrong with doing this in addition to your louvers.

 

It also allows your floor to stay dry which is of great benifit when it comes to the health of your birds. Please p m me if you would like more help or advice not a problem. I have built 3/4 lofts over the years which helps a lot at the planning stage.