Resiential Low Roof Solution

Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.

Resiential low roof solution.

1 cover the entire surface with a self adhesive flashing membrane such as grace ice water shield there are many equivalent products. Iko roof fast cap sheets are ideal for any new or re roofing low slope residential project. For the smaller residential low slope roofing applications such as garage and porch transitions certainteed offers an excellent solution in our flintlastic sa self adhering sbs modified bitumen roofing system. These self adhesive sheets have a special release film on the back for easy installation.

Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Minimum slope for low slope roof systems with any roofing material a slope of at least 1 4 inch per foot is recommended to promote drainage and minimize ponding. Where deflection from snow or other live loads is a concern a greater slope will be needed to prevent any ponding. For a low slope residential roof there are two main options.

Then apply standard asphalt shingles over the membrane. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure. The membrane will outlast the shingles and seal around all nail penetrations.