Sloped Roof Vs Pitched Roof

A steep slope is any pitch above 9 12.

Sloped roof vs pitched roof.

Sloped roofs are generally 4 and 12 and greater. 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. We also have years of experience and ongoing training to remain updated.

Single ply or torch down roof structures are made specifically for flatter rooftops and cannot be used when building a steeper roof. Rainwater can drain away easily from a pitched roof thanks to its highly sloped angle which prevents pooling. Low slope roofs are generally pitches of 3 and 12 or less. 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.

Reliable roofing is licensed bonded and insured up to 10 million. 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 roof that falls one inch over 12 inches is called a 1 and 12 and would be considered low slope. The standard way to measure a roof s pitch is by its fall over 12 inches.