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Many people want to know what the standard roof pitch on a building is. Look, there is no single standard roof pitch. See, many factors like roofing materials and climate determine the ideal range of pitches on specific buildings.
Roofers and architects know all about roof pitch, but the way it’s expressed often seems confusing to some people. If you are a building owner and you need help understanding roof pitch and what these professionals are talking about, we have the simple lowdown for you.
There is something so beautiful about historic roofing. See, clay tile, slate, metal and thatch roofs remind us of simpler, bygone days.
The ASCE sets standards used in building. These standards promote safety in building. Among many things, they tell us how to calculate wind uplift pressures. Most building codes rely on their advice.
Resorts, museums and other businesses must ensure their thatched roofs are flame-resistant. If you choose a natural thatch roofing material, you commit to the use of chemical flame retardants. You commit to regular treatment and regular inspection of your roof. Each treatment of a natural thatch requires permits. Plus, each treatment increases the actual cost of the roof.
A new report from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) suggests that a pesticide once used on natural thatched roofs might jeopardize salmon survival. The information is included in a biological opinion that NOAA’s fisheries experts wrote.
Homeowners interested in new roofing sometimes opt for cash-out refinancing. With cash-out refinancing, homeowners refinance their mortgage for more than they currently owe. Then, homeowners take the difference in cash. Also known as a cash-out refi, homeowners usually need at least 20 percent in equity to choose this option.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) makes a durable, synthetic thatch roofing material. For example, our Viva Series synthetic palm thatch roofing product is made of HDPE. So, Viva roofing products withstand long-term UV exposure, fire and storms. Plus, it passes the ASTM D3161 100 mph wind tests with no netting installed for protection.
