Pitch Transition On Metal Roof
We re going to do a pitch transition or change.
Pitch transition on metal roof. We see this quite frequently in log home roofs with porches for example. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure. Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs. Metal roof flashing metal roofing trim paintable roof flashing rain diverter roof flashing 20x20 aluminum extrusion 4 inch pipe vent cover related products 1 1 4 in.
Pitch transitions are a common roof detail. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel whic. Hi folks i m hoping someone can give me advice on my metal roof that seems to be leaking around a pitch transition. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12.
When looking at metal roofing panel you will need to. Metal roof slope is expressed by a ratio indicating the roof pitch which notes the vertical rise of the roof in inches for every 12 inches the roof runs horizontally in other words dividing the vertical rise and its horizontal span. 3 12 1 2 12 and 1 4 12. One picture shows a view from above the pitch transition.
This is a fairly common roof detail. Fits a36 c4 5 4 steel c channel 1 584 in. The most common slopes are. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom.
Adjustable pipe flashing with galvanized steel base and rubber collar. We need to do something where that change happens so the panels can go down and water can come off hit the lower slope and come off the roof. The roof plane goes from one pitch to a lower pitch. This video shows how to install slope transition trim with standing seam panels.
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