[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":77},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-flat-roof-vs-pitched-roof":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"date":68,"description":12,"excerpt":69,"extension":70,"meta":71,"navigation":72,"path":73,"seo":74,"stem":75,"__hash__":76},"posts/sites/roofers-dublin/content/posts/flat-roof-vs-pitched-roof.md","Flat Roof vs Pitched Roof — Which Is Right for Your Extension?",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":61},"minimark",[9,13,18,21,28,34,38,41,46,51,55,58],[10,11,12],"p",{},"One of the first decisions you'll face when planning a home extension in Dublin is what type of roof to put on it. Flat roofs and pitched roofs each have their place — and the right choice depends on your budget, your planning situation, and how the extension will be used.",[14,15,17],"h2",{"id":16},"flat-roofs","Flat Roofs",[10,19,20],{},"Modern flat roofs are a far cry from the leaky felted roofs of the 1970s. Today's GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber systems can last 25 years or more with minimal maintenance.",[10,22,23,27],{},[24,25,26],"strong",{},"Advantages:"," Lower cost, simpler construction, faster to build, can double as a usable roof terrace if properly specified.",[10,29,30,33],{},[24,31,32],{},"Disadvantages:"," Require good drainage design to avoid ponding water. Some planning authorities in Dublin prefer pitched roofs for extensions visible from the street.",[14,35,37],{"id":36},"pitched-roofs","Pitched Roofs",[10,39,40],{},"A pitched roof on an extension typically means matching the angle and materials of your existing roof, creating a more seamless look from the outside.",[10,42,43,45],{},[24,44,26],{}," Better long-term weather performance, more visually consistent with the main house, often preferred by Dublin City Council planners.",[10,47,48,50],{},[24,49,32],{}," Higher cost and longer build time. Reduces usable headroom inside the extension if the pitch is steep.",[14,52,54],{"id":53},"our-recommendation","Our Recommendation",[10,56,57],{},"For rear extensions where planning is more straightforward, a flat roof with a quality membrane system is often the most cost-effective choice. For side extensions or any work visible from the front of the property, a pitched roof matching the existing house is usually the safer planning bet.",[10,59,60],{},"Not sure what's right for your project? Call Dublin Roofing Pros on 01 234 5678 for a free consultation.",{"title":62,"searchDepth":63,"depth":63,"links":64},"",2,[65,66,67],{"id":16,"depth":63,"text":17},{"id":36,"depth":63,"text":37},{"id":53,"depth":63,"text":54},"2026-02-20",null,"md",{},true,"/sites/roofers-dublin/content/posts/flat-roof-vs-pitched-roof",{"title":5,"description":12},"sites/roofers-dublin/content/posts/flat-roof-vs-pitched-roof","489YAmLoRyAfJVHQrRB7pYUBKThtn7nAJkpyd405QDc",1777562556531]