Visual Roof Pitch Examples Roof Pitch to Angle Calculator (enter pitch in the first box – calculation is automatic) Roof Span: ft. in.Roof Rise: ft. in. Roof Pitch = / 12¨ Roof Pitches 4/12 thru 12/12 The examples below provide visual examples of roof pitch. To determine your roof …
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Roof Pitch Degrees Roof Pitch to Degrees Equivalents This drawing demonstrates how many degrees rise for each pitch of a typical roof. Look at the column labeled pitch, then look under degrees to get the corresponding amount of degrees. Example; 8/12 pitch = 33.75 degrees. To see Roof pitch …
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Roofing Nail Sizes What size roofing nails to use Composition Shingles Comp Shingles Sheathing Thickness 3/8″ 1/2″ 5/8″ 3/4″ 3-Tab comp shingles (Bare sheathing) 1″ 1″ 1″ 1″ Dimensional comp shingles (Bare sheathing) 1″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 3-Tab comp shingles over 3 Tab comp shingles 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/2″ …
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ROOFING MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDE Legend Cost: Low = 1 High = 10 Materials Warranty Life Expectancy Cost Maintenance Fire Rating Composition 3 Tab shingles 20 years 20+ years 1 None Class A – good 25-year composition 25 years 25+ years 2 None Class A – good Architectural grade composition …
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Roof Maintenance (your roof needs you) It does not matter if your roof is wood shake-shingles, comp shingles, tile, hot mop or whatever. Your roof needs you. Roof maintenance should be done seasonally or at least semi-annually. Before harsh winter sets in is a good time. Walk your roof slowly …
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Roof Pitch is the number 1 factor in roof design A roof with a 12/12 pitch that looks aesthetically pleasing can add as much as 50% or more to the initial cost of a roof when compared to the same house with a 4/12 pitch. Why does a steeper pitch …
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Roofing Nail Sizes What size roofing nails to use Composition Shingles Comp Shingles Sheathing Thickness 3/8″ 1/2″ 5/8″ 3/4″ 3-Tab comp shingles (Bare sheathing) 1″ 1″ 1″ 1″ Dimensional comp shingles (Bare sheathing) 1″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 3-Tab comp shingles over 3 Tab comp shingles 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/2″ …
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Roofgenius.com Roof calculator, calculates a detail list of roof materials, and a complete estimate. Two ways to determine roof pitch. Offers tips and how to's on roofing.