Curved Roof v Standard Roof

MOBH

Guys - could you tell me is there much difference in price for a standard roof and curved? We have one section of our build curved and one section standard. Worried that the curved part will be v expensive. We are only going for planning permission at the moment and haven't submitted our final submission yet. Just looking for some advise on it. Unfortunately cant seem to attach a picture of the design. TIA

Calahonda52

yes it will be V expensive as it will be hand made and a custom design

MOBH

Calahonda52 wrote: »

yes it will be  V expensive as it will be hand made and a custom design

Thanks! Will the structure not be similar and specific to the house - in terms of beams (Steel/Wood)? Are you a roofer yourself? I cant seem to attach a pic of the house to the thread.

MOBH

Here is an image...

Odelay

Anything with curves in it costs extra and can result in trouble.

What is the roofing material? Looks like tiles in the drawing but that would be nuts.

MOBH

Thanks Odelay - being honest we got these drawings a few weeks ago and are meeting our architect tonight again to give our feedback. Haven't gone into details about the material for the roof, I am just thinking will it save money to go with a standard type roof rather than curved? I like the curved but fear the cost of it. And I don't want to send it in for a pre-planning meeting and be told its great, only to have to withdraw it because of cost.

Also, fearing that the amount of foundation and roofing on the build is a lot and that will drive rice up. Looking at keeping it under €150 sq ft.

the_pen_turner

if its something like corigated sheeting with steel trusses then i would guese at double or more.

if its done with rafters and counterbattened with slates/tiles etc then i would guess at 4-5 times the cost of straight rood

remember its not just the outside that will increase the costs. putting a ceiling on the inside will add a huge amount as well

Bonzo Delaney

MOBH wrote: »

Here is an image...

Looks like the vernacular red corrugated hay barn style roof.
Depending on internal details and energy requirements it can be done a number of ways none in any way comparable in price to a gable to gable A roof. But in my own opinion I think it's a nice feature to have in a country setting . In order to achieve the full effect the curve feature would have to be shown internally using glue lam beams or a finished steel support structure. Costs a bomb but looks the bomb.

BryanF

MOBH wrote: »

Thanks Odelay - being honest we got these drawings a few weeks ago and are meeting our architect tonight again to give our feedback. Haven't gone into details about the material for the roof, I am just thinking will it save money to go with a standard type roof rather than curved? I like the curved but fear the cost of it. And I don't want to send it in for a pre-planning meeting and be told its great, only to have to withdraw it because of cost.

Also, fearing that the amount of foundation and roofing on the build is a lot and that will drive rice up. Looking at keeping it under €150 sq ft.

You’re in cork county?

That looks to be a sizeable house?

It’s not easy to get a big house through planning.

What your arch has done is broken up the massing, and given a softer shape to the overall development.

Ajsoprano

Nothing to add but drawings look great. If I had the extra money I’d go with it over a normal roof.

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Calahonda52

Mason Tall Skyscraper wrote: »

Loving that roof! I did a modern corrugated roof on an traditional apex. Reckon there was a good saving over a traditional tiled roof. Dont knock it until both prices are in. That curved roof in a traditional red corrugated would look a million dollars in that environment.

So not curved

lostcat

Only thing I would ask about is noise from rain ( common in Cork I believe?) Those roofs, esp if you are curving the inside also ( which you have to do) there is little sound buffer involved. Use heavy insulation and think about breaking the direct connection between the plasterboard ceiling and the roof structure.
Design looks good, congrats.

MOBH

Thanks for all the feedback - really appreciated. Yes the house is in Cork and its on quite a high location so I think the architect has done the curved roof as its less impact on the landscape and the surrounding area. I have asked for him to put together 2 sets of drawings for the QS, one with the curve and one with the standard roof - he thinks the curve shouldn't add more than €5k - 10k.

I really like the curve - my only fear (along with cost) is will it age well. In 10-15 years will it look as good or look very old fashioned?

MOBH

Just FYI - got price back from QS. An extra €36k for the barrel roof..... its a no go unfortunately