Googd Roof Pitch For Shed

Asphalt shingles typically have a minimum slope rating of 4 in 12.

Googd roof pitch for shed.

Remember that pitch is calculated as the height or rise of a roof pitch over 12 inches of horizontal run. It is expressed as x y where x rise and y run for example 4 12 or 5 12 and so on. In the simplest possible terms shed roof pitch is defined as the amount of rise per foot of run. A roof pitch for a shed is the angle or slope on which the roof falls from its ridge to its gutter.

As stated in the video speed squares have useful markings on them from 0 to 12. Basically the steeper the pitch the better it can shed snow and rain. Therefore if your roof rises 4 inches over the course of 12 inches of horizontal run then your roof pitch is 4 12. The loft space would be much larger with a roof pitch of 45 degrees.

This means that for every 12 inches of horizontal distance across the shed the roof will rise 4 inches. Worth noting is that the higher the first number in the equation is the steeper the pitch of your shed roof will be. Looking at a construction plan it is represented by a triangle shaped drawing which is written in inches. This image shows a relatively shallow roof pitch of 15 degrees.

This slope works well for sheds that are fairly narrow like 4 to 6 feet but for sheds that are 8 or wider the shed roof becomes unsightly high. Having a steeper pitched roof allows for more space in a shed loft.