Dormers

Reconfiguration of existing roof structure to include an increase in ridge height to provide additional habitable space at loft level, insertion of roof lights to side and rear elevations and insertion of 1 x front dormer and 2 x side dormers.

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with 2 rear dormers with three front roof lights.

The design and access statement reads: "The dwellings have been designed using traditional pitch roofs with gable ends and dormers.

If you need extra space that doesn’t necessarily have to be part of your main home, dormers are a solid choice.

The house has classic cottage style elements—a wraparound porch, dormers, columns, contemporary beach composite wood siding in a rich gray—with here and there bold statements like the peaked black metal roof.

In the main mansion, the third-floor attic was converted to living quarters in 1927 by augmenting the existing hip roof with long shed dormers.

In this way, the entire surfaces of the facades including even the gables and dormers are sculpted.