Many people live in a bungalow and dream of buying greenhouses, while thinking that the design and layout of their home makes this an impossible goal. With a professional greenhouse contractor on your side, anything is possible and installing your favorite greenhouse is easier than you might think.
An easy way to install greenhouses in bungalows is by leaving the gable. This configuration will give you the clearance you need to build a sizeable greenhouse. Unfortunately, that won’t work for all bungalows, considering that gables can lead to an area of the property that isn’t large enough or suitable for a greenhouse. Are there any other options?
A lower roof line presents the greatest challenge for bungalow greenhouse installation. But that can be remedied with clever design and a few days of renovation work. What you need to do in this situation is create a false pediment.
That may seem like a lot of work, but in reality this home improvement can be done with minimal effort and cost by simply installing the roof extension just above the old one. Using a template from the greenhouse roof to guide them, contractors will build a dormer that is attached to your home and sealed. Once the greenhouse is brought in from the factory, all roof remodel will be completed and installation will continue as usual.
With a new roof line, your bungalow will look slightly different from the outside, but nothing on the inside will have changed. The combination of shingles or roofing materials will help everything mix well and the greenhouse will be just as strong as a standard installation.
There is another alternative way to install greenhouses in bungalows, although it will limit the selection of the greenhouse design. This method involves the use of something called a box gutter, which will allow the greenhouse to be connected to the existing gutters. For added stability, the new addition also attaches to the home at the fascia or just below the roof line. Although this may seem less finished than the previous method, it is the only option for many homes where it is not possible to add a dormer due to the age or condition of the roof.
If you live in a bungalow, don’t give up on your dream of installing a greenhouse. Solutions are available and with a professional to guide and direct your projects, your choice of greenhouses will soon be ready to enjoy for years to come.
