Metal Roofing For Low Slope Roofs

Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure.

Metal roofing for low slope roofs.

A low slope roof is defined in the industry as a roof that has a pitch equal to 3 12 or less. Low slope metal roofs have been a preferred roof covering for commercial institutional and industrial buildings for years because of their ability to protect against the elements to allow water to drain away from the roof surface and to keep building contents and occupants dry and comfortable. But the taller profiles like standing seam and pbr shown below can be installed on roofs with as low as 1 4 or 1 2 in 12 pitch. It is the recommended slope as there is no guarantee if you opt for flatter pitch than this.

Structural metal panel roof systems can be used for low slope roofs because of their hydrostatic or water barrier characteristics. At sheffield metals we also recognize low slope as 3 12 and below. The corrugated metal roof minimum slope is 5 degrees. Typically large footprint single story warehouses and pre engineered metal buildings will utilize low slope metal roof systems.

Minimum metal roof slope depends on the roof profile building design climate and site location. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. It is important to note structural metal panel roof systems can be used for steep slope roof assemblies too. Minimum pitch for corrugated metal roof corrugated roofing is an amazing choice for conventional pitched roof despite having the severe limitation about the pitch.