Sloped Roof Vs Pitched Roof

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.

Sloped roof vs pitched roof.

Reliable roofing is licensed bonded and insured up to 10 million. Rainwater can drain away easily from a pitched roof thanks to its highly sloped angle which prevents pooling. A steep slope is any pitch above 9 12. 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.

The longevity of a pitched roof is usually superior to that of a flat roof leading many homeowners to choose it for their properties. A roof that falls one inch over 12 inches is called a 1 and 12 and would be considered low slope. Sloped roofs are generally 4 and 12 and greater. 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.

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. Steep slope roofs are more common in certain climates in europe and occasionally in the mountainous areas of the sierras. Meanwhile tile and shingles do better on steep pitches while low pitches may need metal or concrete roofing instead limiting your design options.