Raising the Roofline: How Smart Design Transformed This Home Addition

2 min readPublished On: February 26th, 2025

When it comes to remodeling, it’s often the smallest details that make the biggest impact. For one Phoenix homeowner, it all came down to the roofline.

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She was ready to move forward with another contractor—deposit in hand—until we stepped in and showed her a different vision. One that didn’t just add square footage to her home, but actually made it look like that extra space was always meant to be there.

The Challenge: A Tricky Roofline and a Tempting Flat Roof

The project called for extending the living room by approximately five feet, which may sound simple, but the real complexity was in how the addition would affect the home’s roofline.

Other contractors had looked at the job and offered a quick fix: a flat roof. While functional, that kind of solution would’ve stood out (in the wrong way) and taken away from the overall curb appeal of the home.

A flat roof might have been faster and cheaper—but it wouldn’t have looked right.

Our Solution: Build It Like It Was Always There

We approached it differently.

Instead of forcing something onto the house, we designed a solution that complemented it. We extended the existing ridgeline just a couple of feet and then introduced a hip roof that tied seamlessly into the original structure. This roof system covered the addition—including the new bay window—and made the new space feel like it had always been part of the home.

This design didn’t just add space—it elevated the entire look of the house.

Why It Mattered

That attention to detail was the difference-maker. The homeowner was ready to go with another contractor until she saw how we could preserve her home’s character while still delivering the extra space she needed.

She chose us because we didn’t just tell her what to do, we listened to what she wanted.

Want a Remodel That Blends In AND Stands Out?

If you’re planning an addition or remodel, don’t settle for solutions that compromise your home’s style. At P. J. Hussey Construction, we’re all about building additions that don’t just work—they wow.

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