{"id":82,"date":"2018-02-15T19:20:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T19:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2018-02-15T19:23:23","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T19:23:23","slug":"roofing-geometry-homeowners-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/roofing-geometry-homeowners-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Roofing\u00a0Geometry: What Homeowners Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rebekah-smith-DSC00525.jpg\" alt=\"hight pitch on metal roof in lakeland fl\" width=\"450\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rebekah-smith-DSC00525.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rebekah-smith-DSC00525-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>We call it \u201croofing geometry,\u201d but don\u2019t panic \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s not as complicated as the\u00a0geometry you learned in school.\u00a0\u00a0Where roofing is concerned, a key element\u00a0when it comes to initial construction and roof replacements is pitch, which is\u00a0the steepness of various sections of a roof.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The pitch of a roof on a newly constructed home is\u00a0something the builder\u00a0needs to be concerned with.\u00a0\u00a0When it comes to a re-roofing project, the\u00a0geometry of pitch will be a significant factor in cost for the homeowner and\u00a0time spent for the roofing crew.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pitch simply means the amount of vertical rise across\u00a0a given distance,\u00a0commonly 12 inches.\u00a0\u00a0You\u2019ll see it written in ways such as 2:12, 5:12; 9:12,\u00a014:12, etc.\u00a0\u00a0The first number tells you how many inches\u00a0higher the ending\u00a0point of the measured one-foot section is than its starting\u00a0point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A roof\u2019s pitch plays a role in not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/metal-panels-roofing-siding\/\">only the ideal\u00a0types of roofing materials to\u00a0use<\/a> but also in the difficulty and complexity\u00a0(and therefore cost) of having a\u00a0new roof installed.\u00a0\u00a0Common terms you might hear when talking to a\u00a0contractor or roofing specialist include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Low pitch:<\/strong> usually roofs up to a 3:12 pitch<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Walkable pitch:<\/strong> up to 6:12 is normally considered \u201cwalkable,\u201d but remember\u00a0that what\u00a0is walkable to a trained roofer might not be walkable for you<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>High pitch:<\/strong> roof pitches of 6:12 and above are generally considered high\u00a0pitch<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Multi-pitch<\/strong>: as the name implies, some roofs have a variety of pitches\u00a0throughout\u00a0the structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Other roof\u00a0design aspects to be familiar with<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Beyond roof pitch, there are other elements of a\u00a0roof you should know a little\u00a0about, because they can affect the process of\u00a0having a new roof installed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Valleys<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Valleys are the parts of a roof where two planes\u00a0intersect.\u00a0\u00a0Here is where\u00a0leaves and\u00a0debris easily collect and a large volume of rain and melting\u00a0snow water\u00a0run.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s important that valleys be\u00a0fitted with sturdy metal pans\u00a0(troughs) that allow everything to run down them\u00a0efficiently.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Flared gables<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">A flared gable is made when the roof\u2019s ridge is\u00a0wider than its eave.\u00a0\u00a0This is\u00a0another\u00a0roof element that can trap water and debris if not built correctly with\u00a0specifically designed flared-gable treatments.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Dead valleys<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4L6A7563.jpg\" alt=\"dead valley roofing\" width=\"450\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4L6A7563.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4L6A7563-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>A dead valley is created when two sections of the\u00a0roof meet at their downhill\u00a0edges, causing a low slope of roofing section that\u00a0must accommodate a\u00a0large amount of water.\u00a0\u00a0Metal pans can solve the problem on many roof\u00a0types.\u00a0\u00a0With metal roofs, dead valleys are usually\u00a0made more efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/roofing-panel-types\/\">with\u00a0different types of membranes or other roofing\u00a0materials.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All this may sound a little confusing, but\u00a0fortunately your roofing contractor\u00a0will understand it and be able to work with\u00a0whatever design elements are\u00a0present in your roof.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Another piece of good news is that handsome, modern\u00a0metal roofing is an\u00a0ideal choice for virtually any roof style.\u00a0\u00a0And the benefits are many including,\u00a0very\u00a0long life, extreme durability and resilience, fantastic looks and sun (and\u00a0heat!) reflection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can learn a lot more about today\u2019s metal roofs\u00a0by calling the experts at\u00a0Advanced Aluminum.\u00a0\u00a0We specialize in building customized roofing\u00a0materials for contractors\u00a0throughout the Lakeland, Fla., area.\u00a0\u00a0Reach us by\u00a0phone at <strong>(863) 648-5787.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We call it \u201croofing geometry,\u201d but don\u2019t panic \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s not as complicated as the\u00a0geometry you learned in school.\u00a0\u00a0Where roofing is concerned, a key element\u00a0when it comes to initial construction and roof replacements is pitch, which is\u00a0the steepness of various sections of a roof. 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