A 1:12 roof pitch, for example, is nearly flat as it only rises 1’ in height for every 12’ of vertical distance. Roof pitch measures the roof’s steepness. With any type of roof material, regular maintenance and inspection is key to a long service life and a lower possibility of leakage.Īsphalt shingles are the most commonly found on homes in this area on 4:12 and high-pitched roofs. In order of how common they are (1.) Asphalt/Fiberglass Composition Shingles, (2.) EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), (3.) Rolled Asphalt (Modified Bitumen), (4.) Slate, and (5.) Metal. In south-central PA, there are 5 types of roof coverings that we commonly seen in my home inspection travels.
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