Most people view pitching a flat roof as a tedious job.
False pitch flat roof.
Adding gables to a front facade can update the appearance of a house.
According to improve net s online roofing calculator a flat roof is significantly cheaper than a pitched roof.
Various styles of a pitched roof can be built or you can purchase pre manufactured trusses.
The downsides of flat roof to pitched roof conversions and three great alternatives why would you add pitch to your flat roof.
It is a significant renovation if you are converting from flat to pitched.
Adding trusses to a flat roof alone is time consuming not to mention costly.
Often the gable is used to finish off the end of the roof.
However flat roofs require much more aggressive and consistent maintenance than a pitched roof.
When a roof is pitched meaning that it has two slopes that meet at a central ridge it forms a triangular shape in the pitched area.
You will need to ensure that you are in standards with your local building codes and have the permits required.
The flat roof already has a slight pitch as it is required by law.
Depending on the climate your flat roof will only last between 15 and 30 years if well maintained.
A pitched roof is more expensive.
This space is called a gable.
This is the basis for calculating the angle which is approximately a 1 19 degree slope.
Flat roofs also don t last as long.
A 900 square foot flat roof in the san francisco area made of concrete tiles costs.