Googd Roof Pitch For Shed

This image shows a relatively shallow roof pitch of 15 degrees.

Googd roof pitch for shed.

The loft space would be much larger with a roof pitch of 45 degrees. Having a steeper pitched roof allows for more space in a shed loft. Therefore if your roof rises 4 inches over the course of 12 inches of horizontal run then your roof pitch is 4 12. In the simplest possible terms shed roof pitch is defined as the amount of rise per foot of run.

Worth noting is that the higher the first number in the equation is the steeper the pitch of your shed roof will be. It is determined by finding the rise amount in each foot run. Basically the steeper the pitch the better it can shed snow and rain. As stated in the video speed squares have useful markings on them from 0 to 12.

There are advantages and disadvantages to having a steep pitch versus a shallow or low pitch the most obvious of which is the roof s ability to shed or withstand heavy snow rain or wind. It is expressed as x y where x rise and y run for example 4 12 or 5 12 and so on. Constructing a new shed roof at the desired pitch is as easy as knowing how to use a speed square. Looking at a construction plan it is represented by a triangle shaped drawing which is written in inches.

This means that for every 12 inches of horizontal distance across the shed the roof will rise 4 inches. Asphalt shingles typically have a minimum slope rating of 4 in 12.