Flat Shed Roof Pitch

It s similar to a shed or lean to roof or a clerestory roof but has one visible difference.

Flat shed roof pitch.

The loft space would be much larger with a roof pitch of 45 degrees. Basically a slanted roof style is a flat roof tilted high up at one edge to create a very steep slope. A flat roof is more likely to allow rain to pool and this can cause damage especially if the roof is made of a porous substance like wood. Some builders even choose to match it directly especially if the shed s roof is attached to the house on the high side and just one simple span pitch.

Skillion roofs are one of the simplest roof styles used in shed building. Having a steeper pitched roof allows for more space in a shed loft. A pitch of 10 degrees or less is typically regarded as a flat roof. It has a greater slope.

Another widely used method is to follow the house s roof pitch on one side building the ridge off center then sloping down more drastically on the shorter side which will be closer to the house. The reason for a pitched roof is to cause rain to run off the roof surface. As well the shallower the pitch the more you ll need to consider more moisture resistant roofing materials and underlayment. Saltbox roofs look like skillion roofs but with an extra short slope opposite the long angled plane like an upside down check mark.

Pitched roofs are attractive and also can be used for additional space for a shed loft. A skillion roof is made up of a single flat plane which slopes gradually from top to bottom. Significantly cheaper to build than a gable or multi slope roof since there s less material in the roof.