Sloped Roof Vs Pitched Roof

Single ply or torch down roof structures are made specifically for flatter rooftops and cannot be used when building a steeper roof.

Sloped roof vs pitched roof. The longevity of a pitched roof is usually superior to that of a flat roof leading many homeowners to choose it for their properties. Meanwhile tile and shingles do better on steep pitches while low pitches may need metal or concrete roofing instead limiting your design options. The pitch of the roof pertains more to the actual construction of the house whereas the slope is more relevant to the roofing of your house. A huge commercial building with a pitched or sloped roof is unnecessarily costly and difficult to manage requiring special engineering to accommodate the structural weight drainage and hvac equipment.

Extremely sloped roofs with a pitch of 12 12 or 45 degrees are rare but not unheard of in both the mountains and the flatlands. A steep slope is any pitch above 9 12. Rainwater can drain away easily from a pitched roof thanks to its highly sloped angle which prevents pooling. Understanding your roof s pitch and slope by knowing the pitch of your roof you will know what type of products can be used and the best ways to go about applying them.

Steep slope roofs are more common in certain climates in europe and occasionally in the mountainous areas of the sierras. The standard way to measure a roof s pitch is by its fall over 12 inches. We also have years of experience and ongoing training to remain updated. Sloped roofs are generally 4 and 12 and greater.