Roof pitch question (1 Viewer)

[Kevin_W]

I have a 2 story colonial with a 7:12 pitch roof which I plan to have reshingled next year hopefully (complete tearoff). I know that since its second story roof that commands a higher labor cost for replacement, but is 7:12 considered a steep roof which will also increase the quote?

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[Eric Kahn]

Yes it will, that is steeper than 45 degrees

 

[Tim Hoover]

Actually, a 12:12 pitch will cause a roof angle of 45 degrees. Your 7:12 pitch is around 25 degrees or so.

To answer the question, yes that pitch is kinda steep...but not really. Anywhere from 4:12 to 8:12 is relatively common depending on climate. I certainly wouldn't expect the pitch of your roof to add much to the cost.

 

[Greg_L_C]

8:12 pitch is very common on new construction. Should make no factor in cost.

Greg

 

[Eric Kahn]

Sorry, I screwed up on the pitch, not a carpenter
my house has 12/12 pitch by those terms, I just all it 45 degrees