A Triple Hip Rafter Glass Roof in Salem, NH
When homeowners in Salem, New Hampshire envisioned a custom glass roof for their home, they turned to the collaborative expertise of THA Architects of Stratham, Mancusi Builders of Hampstead, and Sunspace Design to make it a reality. The result? Stunning glass construction that seamlessly blends modern craftsmanship with gorgeous, traditional aesthetics. This unique, bespoke glass roof design has a corner layout featuring three hip rafters and a valley rafter. The completed unit floods the interior with natural light while adding architectural interest to the home’s exterior.
Sunspace Design played a crucial role in this project, providing the roof layout details and design, drafting fully engineered CAD drawings, the glass roof manufacture itself, and on-site assembly. The glass roof is a testament to quality, boasting a steel sub-frame with solid mahogany rafters and trim, insulated Solarban 70 argon-gas filled panes for optimal energy efficiency, and an exterior outfitted in cold-rolled copper flashing and capping for a touch of timeless elegance. Let’s take a closer look at the journey this remarkable glass roof took from concept to completion.
An overhead drawing of the corner layout glass roof’s rafter plan.
A cross-section of the new glass roof.
The steel ridge beam and king post are carefully laid out and fit together in the Sunspace Design workshop.
Precision is key: the hip rafter is carefully cut and fit.
The steel ridge is pocketed into the mahogany ridge, concealing it within the frame.
Assembly continues in the Sunspace Design shop.
The large, complex frame has been fully assembled in the shop to ensure the proper fit and layout.
This process greatly accelerates installation time at the job site.
The general contractor has readied the work site for the glass roof installation.
The Sunspace Design crew begins the glass roof assembly atop the structural walls provided by the general contractor.
Copper cladding and capping are added after the high-performance insulated glass is installed.
The exterior is complete! All of the copper has been installed.
The interior has been given two coats of primer.
The space is now ready to receive the custom colors chosen by the owner.
Another view of the interior.
A look at the exterior.
The new glass roof creates a gorgeous effect.
The space below will receive abundant natural sunlight.
This project exemplifies the power of collaboration and the beauty of custom craftsmanship. Sunspace Design is proud to have partnered with fellow industry experts to bring this homeowner’s vision to life. Are you an architect or builder seeking a skilled and experienced glass design specialist for your next project? Or perhaps you’re a homeowner longing to add a touch of natural light and architectural flair to your home? Sunspace Design is here to help. Contact us via our website’s contact form, email us at info@sunspacedesign.com, or give us a call at 1-800-530-2505 to begin your journey.