Roof Pitch 12 2

Most roof s have a pitch in the 4 12 to 9 12 range.

Roof pitch 12 2.

The table below shows common roof pitches and the equivalent grade degrees and radians for each. 2 12 roof pitch angle 9 46 degrees. A pitch over 9 12 is considered a steep slope roof between 2 12 and 4 12 is considered a low slope roof and less than 2 12 is considered a flat roof. Image 1 12 to 12 12 roof pitch 7 12 pitch.

Roof pitch degree table. The short simple answer is 2 12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles. If a roof rises 2 in a length of 12 this is 2 12 roof pitch. Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely installed roof covering option in north america.

Resilient asphalt shingles lie much flatter to the substrate than slate tile and concrete which keeps water from being easily blown under them.