A roof having 4 inches of rise for every 12 inches of run has 4 in 12 roof pitch. That means such a roof has a slope of 4:12 and it translates to degrees as about 18.4 degrees. Any roof with pitch is not too steep you might be able to walk on such a … Read more
While estimating for asphalt shingle roof, you’re always wondering that how many bundles of shingle do I need for a 1000 sq. ft. or how many bundles of shingle do I need for a 1200 sq. ft. or how many bundles of shingle do I need for a 1500 sq. ft. or how many bundles … Read more
Nowadays a lot of homeowners are deciding to get prefab trusses or prefabricated trusses during new roof or roofing replacement. That’s probably because of the cost and the convenience. These types of trusses allow general contractor to maintain superior speed and precision during erection of complicated roof and ceiling designs. There’re different names to … Read more
The 8 on 12 roof pitch or 8/12 roof pitch is a pretty common residential roof pitch that corresponds to an angle of 33.690 degrees. It depicts the steepness of a roof such that for every 12 inches or horizontal run there’s a rise of 8 inches in height of roof. We express roof pitch, … Read more
While you’re considering different types of roof for your home, lean-to roof might be a best fit. It readily prevents water or snow pooling and it looks clean, and contemporary. Homeowners love lean to roof as it quite affordable and is easy to building. A lean to roof is also termed as a mono-pitched roof. … Read more
Hip and valley roof is a common type of roofing for most residential construction. Homeowners prefer hip and valley roof due to its stunning looks and easy shedding of snow and resistance against high winds. Anyhow, there’re different pros and cons. So, one must fully understand how hip and valley roof is constructed and how … Read more
When deciding on the best roofing option for your home, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is whether to go with sloped or flat roofs. A catslide roof provides steeply pitched upper walls and two lower, flatter ones; it’s named after its resemblance to the French term mansarde, which means attic or … Read more
Hip roof is one of the most popular types of roofing in the United States, though many people don’t know what they are called or how they work. A hip or angled roof, is basically a type of roof which is slThey are affordable and easy to build.oping downward from crest to edge on all … Read more