Pros And Cons Of Pitched Roof

Roofs fall into 2 main categories.

Pros and cons of pitched roof.

Believe it or not there is no such thing as a flat roof. However there remains a compelling argument that in the long run flat roofs often need more maintenance and this can be attributed to its less effective water drainage. Both flat and pitched roofs require regular maintenance. Longer lifespan the average asphalt shingle pitched roof has a lifespan of anywhere from 20 to 50 years depending on what shingles and roofing material you choose.

Pros of a pitched roof. Other than a metal pitched roof this is the longest lasting roofing option. However although pitched roofs may be more difficult to clean and inspect due to the sloped structure flat roofs often require more. This means that a flat roof can more easily clog up drains.

Pitched roofs have room for a proper ventilation system and insulation. A few of the pros you can expect when you opt for a pitched roof include. Pros and cons of steep slope and low slope roofs. Pitched roofs require a strong structure.

There are a couple of downsides to installing a pitched roof. The longevity of a pitched roof is usually superior to that of a flat roof leading many homeowners to choose it for their properties. The most important con for many homeowners is the cost. Steep slope roofs can be covered with shingles slate or metal and low slope roofs have the options of built up single ply membrane or monolithic sprayed foam.

The materials used are generally more weather resistant and durable though with more robust materials being introduced into the flat roofing market this gap is starting to close.