Googd Roof Pitch For Shed

Constructing a new shed roof at the desired pitch is as easy as knowing how to use a speed square.

Googd roof pitch for shed.

This slope works well for sheds that are fairly narrow like 4 to 6 feet but for sheds that are 8 or wider the shed roof becomes unsightly high. Basically the steeper the pitch the better it can shed snow and rain. Asphalt shingles typically have a minimum slope rating of 4 in 12. The loft space would be much larger with a roof pitch of 45 degrees.

This means that for every 12 inches of horizontal distance across the shed the roof will rise 4 inches. It is determined by finding the rise amount in each foot run. Looking at a construction plan it is represented by a triangle shaped drawing which is written in inches. Having a steeper pitched roof allows for more space in a shed loft.

It is expressed as x y where x rise and y run for example 4 12 or 5 12 and so on. Worth noting is that the higher the first number in the equation is the steeper the pitch of your shed roof will be. As stated in the video speed squares have useful markings on them from 0 to 12. In the simplest possible terms shed roof pitch is defined as the amount of rise per foot of run.

There are advantages and disadvantages to having a steep pitch versus a shallow or low pitch the most obvious of which is the roof s ability to shed or withstand heavy snow rain or wind. This image shows a relatively shallow roof pitch of 15 degrees.