That is the Pitch or slope of the roof. It means that in one foot of horizontal measure you will have 5" of rise .
5 in 12
The pitch would be 3.74 4.5 x 12 = 54" rise 54 / 14.42 = 3.74
Yes, it can have any pitch, the pitch is the ratio of the number of units (usually inches) run (horizontal) to the number of units rise (vertical). The units of run is always 12 therefor if you measure over 12 inches then measure up at 90° that number represents the pitch. If you measure over 12 inches and measure up 8 you have an 8/12 pitch roof.
This would depend entirely on the definition of flat, and its origin. Flat rooofs are not flat, and all should have enough slope to run water, generaly 1 to 2% minimum. In our area a flat roof is defined as any roof with less than 3:12 pitch and must have Ice and Water shield or other equivelant materials installed to prevent damage. Usually up to and including a 2:12 Pitch can be protected with a Build Up Roofing system or BUR roof. Another usual material is what we call a Single Ply or Membrane roof. These materials are like a big rubber inner tube being pulled over the roof and can be attached with ballast (rock) or mechanically. Most today are a white material but collored are available from some manufactures. ALWAYS check with your local building official for the actual definition and requirements in your area. Terry
The angle of inclination off horizontal is roughly 18-1/2o.
That is the Pitch or slope of the roof. It means that in one foot of horizontal measure you will have 5" of rise .
the pitch of a 7-12 roof slope meaning that for 12" of horizontal measurement (roof run) the vertical measurement (roof rise) is 7". Not totally sure but I believe the minimum to be about a 3-7 inch pitch 3 inch roof rise per 7 feet of horizontal measurement
It is most often expressed as a ratio of inches of rise per 12 inches of run. A roof slope that rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of run is a "4 in 12" slope, or 4/12 slope, or 4:12 slope.
5 in 12
The slope. Example - a 12/12 pitch means for every foot of span there is one foot of rise.
The pitch would be 3.74 4.5 x 12 = 54" rise 54 / 14.42 = 3.74
Roof pitch is measured in "rise over run". In other words, how many inches does the roof rise vertically in 12" of horizontal run. If a roof rises 4" in 12" of run, you have a 4/12 roof pitch.
Roof pitch is measured in "rise over run". In other words, how many inches does the roof rise vertically in 12" of horizontal run. If a roof rises 4" in 12" of run, you have a 4/12 roof pitch.
In regards to roofs. "Pitch" is a ratio of the total rise of a roof over the total span of a building. "Slope" is a ratio of the total rise of a roof over "half" the total span of a building. A building 40 feet wide with a total roof rise of 10 feet (from the top of the supporting walls) has a pitch of 10/40 reduced to 1:4 A building of the same dimensions will have a slope of 1:2 or 6/12 on the imperial framing square.
Roof pitch is rise and run. So if you have a 4/12 pitch, for every foot of run the roof rises 4 inches.
45 degrees.