Roof Pitch Numbers Explained What is a Roof Pitch

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What is pitch? – The angle or “steepness” of a roof is called the “pitch”. Pitch is measured in a ratio of drop over length. A “6/12” roof drops 6 inches for every 12 inches of roof length. A flat roof would be a “0/12” roof, while a 12/12 roof slopes at a 45 degree angle (12” of drop for every 12” of roof length). A roof with a higher pitch will shed water and snow better. So in the Northern sections of the country, a high-pitched roof would make sense to avoid heavy snow buildup in the winter. A low-pitched roof must be built with sufficient strength to bear the extra weight from snow or moisture that would otherwise run off a higher-pitched roof. • The pitch of a roof plays a large part in determining the character and look of a house. A single-story house with a very high-pitched roof would look a little strange, because there may be more roof than house. On a 2-story house, the 2nd floor could consist simply of the space under a high-pitched roof. • The pitch of a roof will also determine the amount of space available for insulation above a ceiling and under a roofline. A flat roof leaves little room for insulation, and little room for the air circulation necessary to insulate a house. • More Home Construction Basics: • • Home Construction Basics • Amazon Tool Deals of the Day: https://amzn.to/4bkT9cP • Due to requests, I am now including links to products when possible. These links are provided for reference, no company or individual paid to be in this video. Depending on the vendor, a small commission might be paid and would be used to support adding content to this channel. • Amazon Prime free 30 day trial: https://amzn.to/3UF0FbD • Amazon Homepage: https://amzn.to/4aoiyB6 • Amazon Home Services: https://amzn.to/3ymnMQK Hand-picked pros and backed by Amazon's Happiness Guarantee. Top services available for Customers to purchase include: *House Cleaning *TV Wall Mounting *Smart Home Device Installation *Equipment and Furniture Assembly *Plumbing and Electrical *Handyman *House Painting • MORE FROM YOUR NEW HOUSE • Featured videos: • • YNH Featured Videos • Great DIY Projects from Your New House: • • DIY - Do It Yourself with Your New House • Quick Tips - easy tips to make your projects (and life) better: • • Quick Tips - Great, yet simple ideas ... • Gardening and Landscaping: • • Gardening and Landscaping • Adventures in Homebuilding - Home info with a smile: • • Adventures in Homebuilding • Choosing and Using Tools with Carmen Ciricillo: • • Choosing and Using Tools with Carmen • Factory Tours and Product Testing: • • Did You Know?

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