Roof Pitch
The angle of a steel building's roof is determined by roof pitch. Roof pitch is the vertical rise for every 12 inches of horizontal travel. Our design system lets you choose up to a 6:12 pitch. Low-pitched roofs use less material and thus cost less. A building with a low-pitched roof is easier to heat and cool. A major advantage of a low-pitched roof is expandability: If you later add-on to the building you will be able to add more space with minimal loss of headroom. Higher-pitched roofs provide enhanced performance and generally cost more. They provide extra headroom, are less likely to leak and can add style to your steel building.
Strip Mall with 1:12 Roof Pitch
Barn with 5:12 Roof Pitch
Roof Extensions and Overhangs
Roof extensions can improve the appearance of a building, but they add cost and time to erection completion. Extensions can also help a building conform to the look of other commercial buildings in an area. An overhang provides some protection from the rain and sun.
We offer two types of roof extensions: Gable Extensions for endwalls and Eave Extensions for sidewalls. Our system allows you to easily design and price buildings with overhangs up to 5' on any or all walls.