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Dakopbouwen en nokverhogingen

Dakopbouw op plat dak

A roof extension on a flat roof is a top addition: a new building volume — sometimes a half, sometimes a full floor — is placed on top of the existing flat roof.

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Structure

A top addition increases the load on the underlying floor, load-bearing walls, and ultimately the foundation. Before such an intervention is possible, the existing structure must be investigated and calculated.

Urban planning aspects

Top additions are more frequently permitted in densely populated areas to realize extra urban living space. However, requirements exist regarding sunlight, privacy of local residents, and integration with the surrounding buildings.