Roof Pitch Regulations

But since there is still a wide variety of slate roofing systems there are occasions when the minimum pitch can go down to as low as 15 0 depending on the uniqueness of the roof.

Roof pitch regulations. Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the. For closed valleys valley covered with shingles. With regards to the pitch the building standard code bs 5534 recommends a minimum pitch of 200 for slate roofs. Metal roof shingles require a minimum roof pitch of 3 12 or greater.

Clay and concrete tile requires a minimum roof pitch of 2 1 2 12 or greater. We take the roof pitch rise of 7 inches of rise per foot and multiply that by 4 feet of horizontal run to high point which equals 28 inches of rise to the highest point within 10 feet of the chimney penetration. A qualified roofing contractor will be able to advise on this but here are some of the main guidelines. The wall plate is a strip of timber which is bedded in mortar on top of the wall and which evenly distributes the load.

The sloping timbers are known as rafters and are supported at the top by building them into the solid wall not. Mineral surfaced roll roofing requires a minimum roof pitch of 1 12 or greater. One ply of smooth roll roofing complying with astm d 6380 and at least 36 inches wide or valley lining as described in items 1 and 2. The bottom must be 18 inches and the top layer a minimum of 36 inches wide.

Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard. For homes with a single predominant roofline the pitch of the roof must be at least five feet rise for every twelve feet of run. Our roof pitch is 7 12 and the roof penetration will be 4 feet away from ridge of the roof. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10.

Slate and slate type shingles require a minimum roof pitch of 4 12 or greater.