Is an attic roof more expensive to build than a regular one?

9/18/2017 at 1:20:16 PM

Hi Sul

The actual roof itself ( the barrier that keeps out the weather) should be the same cost,but the area /living space / storage that you wish to have in your attic can vary greatly.The built up Roof /framing /Truss required for a attic storage space can add quite a bit to your building cost. A basic

roof truss is designed for snow loads , that's

it. if a storage space is required , this design and cost will change.

9/19/2017 at 9:39:35 AM

Hi Sul,

Like Tom said, a roof is a roof and the space under it is the attic. If decide to add living space to the attic most builders then call it a loft and finish it like a room with different access, insulation, drywall, HVAC, electrical, etc.. If you want to use it for storage only then it needs to be engineered and constructed differently. Both of these scenarios definitely increase the price.

Hope this helps,

Jim Kuzma

Cole Harbour Handyman