You could also opt for a pvc flat roofing membrane.
2 12 pitch roof options.
The previous homeowner had install arch comp roofing shingles in a 350sq ft area.
A pvc roof is a lot more durable and longer lasting that a conventional epdm rubber roofing system.
Low slope roofing options.
Roof pitch defined and explained.
The best roofs for a 2 12 pitch roof pitch basics.
Answered by jeffrey december 23 2010 comments i have a client with a 2 12 pitch roof.
She doesn t want a roof with differing materials and doesn t like the look of torch.
Or the colon can replace the slash as in 2 12 or 7 12.
The picture below shows the pitch of a 7 12 roof slope meaning that for 12 of horizontal measurement roof run the vertical measurement roof rise is 7.
Pitch is the term used to describe the angle slope or slant of your roof.
What is the best value price compared to life compared to ease of installation material to go on top of shingle on a 2 12 pitched roof that is also comparatively easy for a handy man homeowner to install considering in order of importance price vs expected life time vs ease of installation.
This measurement is best done on a bare roof because curled up roofing shingles will impair your measurement.
The short simple answer is 2 12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles.
A 2 12 roof slope means your roof has 2 inches of vertical drop for every 12 inches of horizontal.
Roof pitch designations are comprised of two numbers indicating a ratio.
I ve been reading and reading but haven t found a good answer.
Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely installed roof covering option in north america.
This area has failed and needs roofing and structural repairs.