So you would need to pick the right option as most regular standing seam metal roofs will require a roof pitch of 2 12 or even 3 12 at a minimum.
Rool roofing pitch 3 12.
Mineral surfaced roll roofing requires a minimum roof pitch of 1 12 or greater.
If a roof rises 3 in a length of 12 this is 3 12 roof pitch.
25 12 to 3 12 roof pitches.
There are some standing seam metal roofing options available from atas and other manufacturers that can be installed on a roof with pitch of 1 12.
Note that roof pitch is sometimes used in parallel with roof slope.
Henry company 0 5 ft w x 25 ft l 12 5 sq ft yellow roll roofing.
You could also opt for a pvc flat roofing membrane.
Otherwise the safest minimum pitch for rolled roofing is 2 inches of decline per 12 inches of horizontal direction 2 12 pitch.
Slate and slate type shingles require a minimum roof pitch of 4 12 or greater.
Wood shakes require a minimum roof pitch of 3 12 or greater.
However roof pitch is technically measured and defined differently.
3 12 roof pitch angle 14 04 degrees.
If a roof slope rises say 4 inches when measured 12 inches along the bottom of a horizontal roof truss the roof slope is said to be 4 12.
Roof pitches with lower angles such as 1 12 up to 3 12 are found in more urban contemporary style houses and in industrial buildings and shacks.
The flat roofing materials most appropriate to these shallow sloped roofs include.
Ft sbs self adhering cap sheet roll for low slope roofing in black liberty sbs self adhering cap sheet is a durable liberty sbs self adhering cap sheet is a durable modified bitumen membrane designed and manufactured to meet industry and code requirements.
Wood shingles require a minimum roof pitch of 3 12 or greater.
Steep roofs measure your house at ground level then add in the roof s overhang for greater accuracy.
No rule that the new gable roof can t be a 3 12 pitch keep in mind that the roof product is no longer under warranty if installed on anything less then a 4 12 in my area anyway or just not allowed in your area.
I e 4 inches of rise per 12 inches one foot of run.
If your roof pitch declines up to 1 inch vertically for every 12 inches horizontally 1 12 pitch it is a good candidate for rolled roofing as long as you use the concealed nail method of fastening.