Building a "dakkapel", a dormer, on your roof is a great way to create more living space and bring more light into your house. Also, it will most likely improve the price of your house, in case you're thinking of selling it later on. All in all a good investment. However, make sure you know all about the necessary insurance and permits. Dakkapel-Weetjes provides consumers with all the information they need when building their dormer. The most common materials for a dakkapel are kunststof and hout. Materials some of you will probably know better by their english names: plastic and wood. Make sure to read the articles on reasons to choose either of them. Both have their advantages and, provided you have the right information, you can get the best out of them. Then there's the question of how to build the dakkapel. The quick and easy solution would be a prefab build. But not all roofs allow that method. The traditional method is a custom fit. Make sure that your builder can deliver quality! There's nothing worse than a leaking new dormer. Dutch visitors can compare dakkapelspecialisten and price offers for their dakkapel kosten.