Regular asphalt shingles and standard skylights will work at pitches of 4 12 or greater but at lower pitches you have to use different materials.

Timber sloping roof details. By low slope roofing we mean any roof that is pitched at less than 4 inches of rise in 12 inches of run or 4 12 pitch. Timber is a heavy material that adds strength to your roof but comes at quite the cost. Sloped roofs on this modern house match the rest of the lines used on the exterior to create a futuristic looking home. The minimum pitching or sloping degree for the roof is decided by the minimum slope necessary for excluding the roof covering and drain rainwater to eaves or valley gutter.

When constructing a pitched rooftop with timber this can be an incredibly labor intensive build. The sloped roofs on this wood clad modern home promote excellent drainage and open up the house to allow to take advantage of the greenery around it. Similarly the roof sheet beneath the overlap must be turned up to avoid rain penetration. Lucid architecture designed this house in western michigan.

Construction details of pitched roof. Change of pitch flashing sits on batten roof fixing seal seal ensure that the underlap length is sufficient to prevent wind driven rain from entering.

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