from my experience, because bungalows have a large plan area, the height of the roof is generally much taller than the roof of a regular two storey house, and as such have much more generous headroom in the attic space allowing for a conversion without major structural alterations like raising the roof/lowering ceiling ties.

Has anyone I would like to … You might also try raising the actual garage itself, but this obviously has structural challenges. Approaches to Raising the Roof. The garage I want to put my simulator in has a ceiling height of 8 ft 5 inches. We are desperate to add a 4th bedroom to our house but haven't got room to do a side extension and our idea to do a 2 storey extension at the rear has been vetoed by pre planning advice person. Approaches to Raising the Roof. Q: My garage is 30′ x 36’ with a 6/12 pitch roof. The very first step in raising your roof is to determine whether or not it’s actually possible. I would like to raise it about a foot so I can swing my driver. The garage is used for domestic purposes only. I would like to know if I could modify the truss bottom cord to gain ceiling height inside the garage; my trusses measure 30′ and are on 4′ centers with a steel roof. Consult a contractor for an estimate. Many times people will begin with a carport that doesn't even house a car, but is mainly for storage sake. inchoccyheaven Wed 08-Feb-12 12:39:20. You could brace the inside of your garage and use hydraulic lifts to raise the roof.

Be careful. How to Raise a Roof in Your Home. Raising the height of a metal carport roof can be a tricky job. My VW camper van is just that to tall to fit I would need another 10 – 20 cm to fit it in comfortably. I have a single storey detached garage with a flat roof, (c 4m x7m). Increasing Garage Wall Height? We have a concrete panel garage with a standard height up and over door. You could brace the inside of your garage and use hydraulic lifts to raise the roof. My issue is that my Garage Ceiling is too low at just over 6feet (I keep hitting my head on the lights). A: Thanks so much for contacting me through our website. Most people consider raising the height of their garage roof if they are looking to convert their garage into a usable space such as a gym, office or workshop. I know that I could take off the roof, add a brick layer and then put roof back on. You need to start with a stick roof to do that. Here is a quick snap taken on a mobile, you can see the height of the retaining wall where it hasnt been infilled yet, the dark brown fence is a 6ft panel on a 6 inch gravel board at ground level.