Portico With Steep Roof Pitch

A side gable is a basic pitched roof.

Portico with steep roof pitch.

Mansard roofs are a popular option for buildings wishing to maximize the amount of living space in the building providing the option to use the loft as an additional living space. The gable portion accentuates the home s entrance. The open front porch below has a combination roof. The primary roof is a hip roof.

After a taking some measurements and doing a bit of ciphering we established that the steepest pitch we could use on the porch roof was 4 in 12. However if the roof also contains hips and valleys it should either be shingled or roofed with metal shingles or standing seam to help prevent roof leaks. And so do the post and the frame of the ceiling. If you decide on a shallow pitch porch roof use 2 by 6 foot rafters.

The porch roof may match the pitch of your home or have a more shallow roof pitch. This patio roof gives a modern touch to your house. The tongue and groove ceiling complements the wooden fence very well. You do want the porch roof to look different from your main roof.

It has two equal panels. A mansard roof is a four sided gambrel roof with each side having a double slope of one steep slope and one shallow upper slope. We wanted to make the porch roof as steep as possible while keeping the peak of the roof below the wall to roof intersection at the top of the shed roof. The minimalist concept just like any other modern houses is what it is all about.

It can also be a different color. This roof pitch and style compliments the home and allows the owners to enjoy the sound of the rain while on their open porch. Types of gable roofs. It is recommended to use at least a 10 12 pitch or 40 angle for snowy regions.

Metal porch roof s today. If the pitch of your porch roof is low the roof should be metal. The minimum pitch for a roof is 1 4 12 which translates to 1 4 inch rise to 12 inches of run. A fascia board which is a roofing material that helps.

This roof looks like floating since it is only supported by a post and the wall of the house. A porch roof with a pitch that appears more steep can be an asphalt roof and then should match the main roof in style and color.