Leaving the old roof behind offers more roof protection but it also increases the weight being supported by the walls dramatically.
Schookie roof raise limit.
Replacing a roof can be expensive but if a roof contains only a small slope it s possible to raise the roof pitch of a house by building a roof over the old one.
The total average cost to raise your home s roof could range from 15 000 to 20 000.
And omg it was no easy task.
Raising the roof pitch does mean building a new roof although tearing the old one off is sometimes optional.
See our list below to understand the costs that would add up for raising your roof.
The time has finally come.
You will need to consult with structural engineers who can plan for your home s roof raise and get the appropriate permits from your local city.
Increasing the roof pitch of a home can provide better drainage and might be the best solution for people who have flat or very low pitch roofs.
I felt i was very prepare.
My reasons not to raise the roof.
A truss framed roof on the other hand doesn t have any attic space to expand you re probably going to have to raise a truss framed roof to get more space.