The standard of lower pitch actually ranges between 1 12 to 5 12.
Low pitch roofing sheets.
Starting at the bottom turn down the sheet mark it and trim the dog s ear off.
For a low slope residential roof there are two main options.
1 cover the entire surface with a self adhesive flashing membrane such as grace ice water shield there are many equivalent products.
Finishing at the top turn up the sheet.
Iko roof fast base ma is a fiberglass reinforced nailable base with a special film surface designed to be used as one of iko s roof fast low slope roofing components.
In combination with iko roof fast cap sheets it provides waterproofing properties and durability for low slope roofs.
Learn about the liberty sbs self adhering base ply sheet.
The minimum pitch is typically 3 12 meaning the roof should rise 3 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal foot.
When working on a low pitch roof you ll want to get the most mechanical turn up possible.
Then apply standard asphalt shingles over the membrane.
Low slope metal roofing materials include perimeter edge flashing soffit panels drainage and es 1 rated edge systems from sheet metal supply.