What is a Pitch Hopper?

Built by roofers, the Pitch Hopper is designed to provide a comfortable, stable surface when working on residential asphalt shingle roofs. This innovative product reduces daily fatigue and increases productivity.

How long does a Pitch Hopper last?

The downside is there expensive especially for how long they hold up, they last about a year or two for guys that are on roofs for 3 days out of a week average. For guys that use them daily they will last 3-6 months. Still worth every penny!

What is roof hopper?

The Pitch Hopper enables your crew to navigate around the roof easier with the easy grab handles on both sides.

How much does a Pitch Hopper weigh?

Durable.

Our steep pitch roof assistance tool weighs less than 7lb for the 32 Inch, and less than 6lbs for the 24 Inch.

What is a 12 12 pitch roof?

Another way to express a 12/12 pitch is "12 and 12." In this pitch, the first twelve is your roof's rise and the second twelve is the roof's run. The roof's incline increases 12 feet for every 12 feet of horizontal measurement.

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What's the pitch of a roof?

Roof pitch is simply the steepness (angle) of your roof.

You might also hear the term “roof slope,” but “pitch” is more commonly used in the roofing industry. A roof's pitch is calculated by the number of inches or feet it rises vertically for every 12 inches or feet it extends horizontally.

What roof pitch looks best?

Roofs with a pitch of less than 2/12 are considered flat, even though they technically have some slope. The minimum allowable slope for drainage is ¼” per foot. Steeper sloped roofs are generally more visually pleasing and tend to last longer, as the water runs off immediately and ice damming is avoided.

What is the difference between pitch and slope?

Remember, slope is expressed as a ratio and in inches per foot. And pitch is a fraction derived by dividing the rise by the entire span. The International Residential Code (IRC) specifies minimum requirements for roof coverings and mandates the use of the roof-covering manufacturer's installation instructions.

How steep does a roof have to be to be considered pitched?

To be technically classified as a steep roof, the roof must have a pitch of 18 degrees or more. This type of roof design is very common for homes, as well as for small businesses which are designed with a “homelike” look. The most common type of steep-slope (or pitched) roofing in America is asphalt shingles.

Is a 12 12 roof too steep?

Architecturally described as a "dramatic pitch," the extremely steep roof (ESR) is considered to have a pitch in excess of 12:12, up to a plumb vertical plane. OSHA defines a "steep roof" as any roof with a rise/run ratio over 4:12 (18.43 degrees).

What is the best roof pitch for snow?

Roofs in snowy climates should have a slope of at least a 10-degree pitch minimum. A steeper angled roof sheds the snow more quickly. While the angle of the roof helps shed snow, adding too many angles to the roof for a more aesthetic effect could cause structural problems with snow shedding in the wintertime.

Is A 2 12 roof pitch OK?

The short, simple answer is 2:12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely installed roof covering option in North America.

How do roofers not fall?

One of the ways we move around on this type of roof without fear of falling is through use of a toe board. The roofer simply nails a long wooden board—usually a standard 2×4—and uses it to create a walkway. The toe board method is commonly used by most roofing contractors for safety and staging purposes.

What pitch is too steep to walk?

The roof's pitch is the angle of the roof, usually presented as the inches of vertical “rise” over 12 inches of horizontal “run.” Generally anything above a 7/12 is considered a non-walkable roof and requires some extra equipment and usually some extra cost to the customer.

How do you not fall off a steep roof?

Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof, and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn't move. Hold onto the ladder with both hands when you dismount.

How do roofers keep from slipping?

Rubber-soled boots or shoes are recommended for footwear when walking on a steep roof. A soft rubber sole with a thick tread helps ensure a good grip on the roof's shingles. Roofers recommend wearing rubber-soled footwear even if the roof is dry and stress the importance of keeping the soles clear of mud and debris.

Can I walk on my shingle roof?

Walking on your roof (unless absolutely necessary)

Walking on your asphalt shingles can leave the shingles bare, dislodge them or create gaps that can increase the potential for leaks. While it's recommended that you stay off of your roof as much as possible, unavoidable incidents may make that difficult.

What is the cheapest roof pitch to build?

Generally, a gable-style roof with asphalt roofing shingles is one of the most affordable roofs you can build on a residential home. Asphalt shingles typically cost $1 to $2 per square foot, excluding installation costs. Simplifying your roof design and lowering its pitch can also help you save money.

What is the disadvantages of a steep pitched roof?

Steep-Slope: Cons

This is a challenge or even impossible on a significantly sloped roof. Mounting heavy equipment or large objects on a steep-slope roof can create run-off blockage. The most common problem arising from steep-slope roofs is clogged gutters that result from the run-off debris.

Which is cheaper hip or gable roof?

Hipped roofs are more expensive to frame than gable roofs. Get cost estimates on roofing from local contractors below. Hip roofs are more expensive to build than gable roof because it is a more complex design that requires more building materials including a complex system of trusses or rafters.

Is a steep pitch roof better?

More durability: What will happen as a roof does not struggle with ice problems, lingering debris, and pooling water? It'll last much longer. Typically, steep rooftops have a longer lifespan and require fewer repairs than a low-slope or flat rooftop.