Advantages and Disadvantages of a Low Slope Roofing
- sunilbera695
- Oct 17, 2019
- 1 min read
The slope of a roof encourages water to flow off of the structure rather than gathering in a low spot and causing rot in the structure. A roof with little to no slope uses other methods to encourage proper drainage. The low-slope roofing
has its own set of advantages and disadvantages but only to buildings designed to work with this type of roof.
So, in this article, we discuss the different advantages and disadvantages of low slope roofing.
Disadvantage: Limited Materials
Low slope roofs change how water flows off of the structure. High pitched roofs don’t let water sit, so asphalt shingles and other materials that overlap work well on a flat pitched roof. On a roof with a lower pitch, standing water soaks between these materials. Shingles can’t be used on roofs with a slope below 8.5 degrees. Only rolled sheet roofing works on flat or very low sloped roofs.
Advantage: Improved Heating and Cooling
A steeply sloped roof creates extra space in the structure. All of the space below the roof fills with air, changing how heating and cooling systems work. A low slope roof limits this extra air and makes a structure easier to keep comfortable throughout the seasons. Depending on the amount of slope, limited attic space still fits between the ceiling and the roof for storage or duct work.
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