When investing in residential roof replacement, you’ll need to consider materials, accessories and installation methods – all of which can influence the project’s final price. But here’s another factor you shouldn’t overlook: the roof pitch. Based on the slope of your existing roof, you will either need to pay less or more.
[Read more…]Roof Pitch: Basic Methods of Calculating Roof Area
The roofing angle or pitch are determined by its vertical and horizontal angle, or the base length and width of the roof. It’s calculated by the number of inches the roof vertically rises for every 12 inches of horizontal extension. For example, if your roof is vertically raised by 6 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run, its pitch will be 6:12.