What is

A SLOPED ROOF?

A sloped roof or roof pitch refers to the incline of the roof as a ratio of the vertical rise in inches for every horizontal twelve inch (12″) length (called the “run”) , or as the angle in degrees its surface deviates from the horizontal.

As you can see by the graphic, there are many different roof slope ratios. Sloping roof types are more common for residential properties.

Roof slope is a very important aspect and it is considered the primary factor in roof design. The slope of a roof has an effect on the interior volume of a building, the drainage, the style, and the material used for covering.