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Two Storey House Construction - price compaison

jocotty · 2013-03-29 12:18:50

is it cheaper to build a 2 storey house (box shaped, simple A type roof), than it is to build a similar sized and specified "storey and a half" house? thanks, Jo

29-03-2013 1:18pm

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is it cheaper to build a 2 storey house (box shaped, simple A type roof), than it is to build a similar sized and specified "storey and a half" house?

thanks,
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#2 30-03-2013 9:48am

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Yes it is cheaper with a simple A roof compared to a storey and half or dormer. In comparison to an A roof, the others should work out more expensive as the roof is more complex. A more complex roof requires more labour and expensive lead for flashings etc. It will also have a cost effect down the line, the following will cost more in both materials and labour- soffit, fascia and guttering, insulation in roof structure, air tightness membrane and plastering.

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