2 12 Roof

If a roof rises 2 in a length of 12 this is 2 12 roof pitch.

2 12 roof.

Simply put it s a shallow roof. I have a 2 12 roof on our home and do not want a standing seam metal roof. As i mentioned in the subject heading the roof is a low pitch actually 2 25 12 unvented shed roof 25 eave to ridge 36 wide. 2 12 roof pitch angle 9 46 degrees.

That means the roof doesn t shed water as easily as steeper roofs which is why choosing the right type of roofing material is so important. I know you can come up with something wonderful. Who wants a callback on something like shingles on a 2 12 you can t fix it. I tell clients in my opinion in our climate at 2 12 the shingles are a decorative roof covering and it s the underlayment providing the water resistance.

It s the go to material in snow country. Is there another metal roof with a design less like a barn that will work on our roof. Sometimes it is a good idea to use your common sense and exceed code requirments. I like the snap lock shingle and also the tile.

I am going to be using comp shingles and double felt. Help i need a new roof before winter. I am going to be roofing a building that has some areas that are 2 in 12 pitch. The idea is to apply a roof for the customer that will not fail prematurly to do this with confidence on a 2 12 requires a low slope material.

It was originally a hot mop and gravel roof that was about 20 years too old. Please share any tricks or tips for making this roof water tight.