Roof pitch

Use our roof pitch calculator to find the pitch, slope, degrees, and rise over run of a roof. Plus, learn four methods to measure pitch.

When it comes to framing a roof with an angle, contractors often refer to the angle or slope as the “roof pitch.” In simplicity, the roof pitch is just the… Read More »

PitchDegrees 1/124.76 2/129.46 3/1214.04 4/1218.43 5/1222.62 6/1226.57 7/1230.26 8/1233.69 9/1236.87 10/1238.81 11/1242.51 12/1245 13/1247.29 14/1249.40 15/1251.34 16/1253.13

It is essential to understand roof pitch since it is integral to the safety and appeal of the home.

The following schematics should prove helpful in visualizing the roof you have in mind.

Can you tell me if there's a style name or description for the differing soffit/facia corners in this photo? On the shed dormer corner, the soffit/facia comes straight down on an angle, and on the gable end there's sort of a boxed return. Is there a reason other than aesthetics this is done?

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