Pitched Roof

A pitched roof is an angled roof which usually consists of two angled sections which meet in the centre, with gables at either end. Usually both sides are angled the same, however sometimes each side might be pitched at different angles for design purposes. Sometimes, there is just one section and one angle making up the entire roof. Pitched Roofs are a common design found all over the world.

The angle of each segment of the pitched roof can vary. Steep angles are typically found in areas of high snow fall to help prevent accumulation of snow on the roof. In other areas, a lower angled pitch is used, just sufficient to allow rain water to easily drain away. The angle of the pitch can also be infulenced by asthetic considerations and can change the entire look of the house.

A steeply angled roof can help create extra space under the roof. Conversely a shallow pitch angle will tend to create unusable space near the walls, if the walls are low. Pitched roofs can sometimes be cleverly used to bypass restrictions on the hieght of a building by providing a loft space.

The costs of building or repairing a pitched roof is usually higher than other forms of roofing as the angle of the roof makes building more difficult and dangerous for the roofers.

Pitched roofs were traditionally built with heavy beams allowing open space beneath the roof. Modern building methods produce pitched roofs supported by trusses hidden behind a flat ceiling. Trusses can add to the security of the pitched roof and are cheaper than the old fashioned method of using heavy beams.

A pitched roof can be finished using a variety of materials including clay tiles, slate tiles, or cedar tiles. The choice is more dependant on design and asthetics though some materials will last longer than others.

For all your pitched roof needs, contact Surrey Roofers on 01428 000 0000.