Sloped Roof Vs Pitched Roof

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.

Sloped roof vs pitched roof.

Low slope roofs are generally pitches of 3 and 12 or less. A roof that falls one inch over 12 inches is called a 1 and 12 and would be considered low slope. Steep slope roofs are more common in certain climates in europe and occasionally in the mountainous areas of the sierras. 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.

The longevity of a pitched roof is usually superior to that of a flat roof leading many homeowners to choose it for their properties. Rainwater can drain away easily from a pitched roof thanks to its highly sloped angle which prevents pooling. Reliable roofing is licensed bonded and insured up to 10 million. Single ply or torch down roof structures are made specifically for flatter rooftops and cannot be used when building a steeper roof.

We also have years of experience and ongoing training to remain updated. 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 steep slope is any pitch above 9 12.