shed roof style homes
I am looking to build a very simple and energy efficient design of approx 1300-1600 sq ft. I have been drawn to many of the shed style roof plans that have a modern look but would also seem to cost less than a gable roof. The flat slanted surface would seem to be perfect as solar is a must for this home. I worked construction for a few years but have never actually seen the inner workings of a shed roof construction. Anyone here live in or have build a shed roof home? I’m guessing it’s just a series or trusses that span the width of the house with one end of the on the taller wall and one on the lower wall. Any real downside to this type of design? I live in upstate SC where we have very little cold and our challenge is mainly the summer heat. With this design it would seem you could face the main wall of windows away from the summer sun which would it right over the solar panels most of the day. I’m not worried about an attic and plan to use mini split ac/heat so will not have to run any duct work. The house would be constructed on a slab. Here is a plan I found below that’s the general idea of what I’m talking about. Any input welcome on the pros and cons and cost to build a design like this is welcome
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Comments (3)It may work. Keep in mind that the winter sun is quite low so you will get lots of sun hitting the greenhouse at the right angle. In summer when it is hot and the sun is high in the sky, you really don’t need the light from above for heat but you may find your plants get legging searching for the light. You could also adapt the design and use a polycarbonate roof to allow some light in from above. And then insulate it in winter with removable rigid styrofoam insulation. My greenhouse faces west, so it only gets the sun starting at around noon in summer and by 6pm the sun has set behind a forest about a kilometer away, so at most I will get 6 hours of direct sunlight. It is enough to get temps up to over 30C on the hottest summer days, even with the door and roof vents open. Here’s a photo. Let me know if you have any questions about the construction: Notice that it has knee walls which are insulated - I have everything in pots on benches at the front wall and right side and tomatoes in tubs on the floor at the back of the greenhouse (against the house wall). The greenhouse stays at around 6C or 7C as the min temp when the outside temp is around freezing. I’m in Victoria, BC so we rarely get below freezing. I still have pepper and eggplant plants that I hope will continue into the spring once it warms up again. I also overwinter all of my potted flowers such as geraniums, fuschia and dahlias. I’ve posted a few posts on my blog at tranquilgarden.ca - just do a search for greenhouse. I hope to post more and eventually also write an ebook about greenhouse construction. Also check out my book review on The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse - the book is great and I highly recommend it. It doesn’t go into detailed construction info but does give lots of info on how to store solar energy and have a passively heated greenhouse....See MoreUpdating an 80s contemporary shed style house in Denver
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