GregWhen designing a building, its structures and its foundations, the roof is going to be central to your considerations. How will it affect the aesthetic? What kind of tiles will be used? What will the pitch be? This becomes especially important when designing or building a roof structure that will make use of roof lights or skylights.
First of all, what is the definition of pitch? It simply refers to the roof’s slope, and how steep it is. There are various calculations for working out what the pitch of an existing roof is.
Roof pitch will have a dramatic effect on the aesthetic of the building. A flat roof can give a more modern and contemporary appearance, whereas a sloped and gabled roof will look more traditional.
If you are fitting roof lights into a roof, there are plenty of different options to suit various roof pitches. The pitch of the roof will dictate the roof light that you can install, but there should be one that will be appropriate for the vast majority of cases.
There are plenty of choices for flat roofs, including pyramids, domes and lanterns. However, it’s also possible to find roof light options for larger roof pitches. Specialist manufacturers will be able to advise what is suitable for your particular project.