In terms of longevity, a pitched roof with tiles will have a longer lifespan (around 50-90 years) while a flat roof finished with traditional EPDM rubber will be much shorter and require ...

Now you have to determine the pitch of the dormer roof, which allows for the 1-foot clearance under the house roof peak. If there is adequate clearance, making the dormer roof the same pitch as ...

For example, a house with a 38-foot span and an 8/12 pitch could accommodate a 12-foot-wide room. With a 10/12 roof, the room width could be 16 feet. Your truss builder can help you with the numbers.

Todd agrees, adding that “A-frames are typically symmetrical about the ridge line with, of course, a very steep roof pitch so that the walls are the roof on two sides. It’s a really bold geometry.