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The "Roof Type" is the slope of your roof.

When looking at roofs, you might notice that they vary in their slope levels. You might see some that are flat and some might be almost straight up and down. Basically, there are 4 different roof types. They are:

  • Flat
  • Low Pitch
  • Medium Pitch
  • Steep Pitch

FLAT ROOFS: Flat roofs have no slope to them at all. They are just as described - flat. There are a few roofing products that can be installed on flat roofs. Tar & Gravel is a product of the past. It is best to remove the old roofs, nail a base sheet in place, then torch down a "Flintastic" product. This comes in several colors to give a nice appearance and 25 year protection from leaks.


LOW TO MEDIUM PITCH: Low pitched roofs have a slight slope to them and are definitely walkable. You might hear someone say that you have a 2/12 pitch or a 3/12 pitched roof. For ones with less of a pitch, Torched Down Products might be a good choice. As the pitch increases, a fiberglass composition is an excellent choice.

Medium pitch roofs are very common and found on the average rambler style home (on others as well). You can walk on a medium pitch roof, usually with no worries of sliding off or loosing your footing. Our Ultra Light Weight Stone Coated Steel Products are a beautiful addition to your home with a 50 year warranty.


STEEP PITCH: "A-Framed" houses are a good example of a steep pitched roof. If you can't walk with normal footing on your roof then you just might have a steep pitch. Standing Seam Metal roofing is quite popular for these occasions.

Depending on the type of look you want with your house and the type of maintenance you plan on doing with your roof will determine what roofing product is best for you.

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