As per the nrca roofing and waterproofing manual fifth edition they recommend that roof deck slopes intended for the application of steep slope materials at 4 12 18 degrees or greater page 405.
Slate roof pitch change.
Even a slight change in pitch can have a variety of consequences depending on the roof.
Generally a slate roof is not installed on a pitch less than 4 12.
This autocad detail can be used in your roof design cad drawings.
Conclusions of the low pitch slate roof testing.
When a roof s ridges walls and rafters are switched out there is a chance to create a new architectural design that can change the pitch of the roof.
You consider some alternative solutions.
Following the successful test results we are happy to advise specifiers and contractors that they can choose a siga natural slate roof as low as 15 degrees sheltered or moderate exposure and 17 5 degrees severe exposure if the slates are hook fixed with a 150mm lap.
Download this free 2d cad block of a typical slate change of roof pitch detail including annotations and dimensions.
It is agreed that the roof pitch should be a minimum of 20 degrees preferably a bit more.
Traditionally a minimum roof pitch of 20 was recommended in bs 5534 but modern tiles and slates have now been designed for applications as low as 15.
The slope of a roof is often referred to as the roof s pitch.