Flat Roof To Pitched Roof Trailer

The roof pitch of a mobile home is a measurement of the incline from the edge to the center of the roof.

Flat roof to pitched roof trailer.

These gabled roofs can be covered with asphalt shingles or metal panels the weight doesn t matter if the roof over has it s own self supporting frame. It was all done by me and a carpenter friend who did the fram. Most people view pitching a flat roof as a tedious job. This shows how my flat asphalt roof was dug up and converted to a tiled pitched sloping roof.

Created with wondershare filmora. Also after a while all roofs come under strain. Since flat roofs need more maintenance and are more prone to leaks you will need to make sure to fix all leaks and issues before installing a pitched roof over the flat roof. A higher roof pitch not only looks homier and more aesthetically appealing but it also offers structural improvements to a mobile home.

You will need to ensure that you are in standards with your local building codes and have the permits required. The flat roof already has a slight pitch as it is required by law. To give a mobile home with a flat roof better protection more energy efficiency and a more modern appearance many homeowners chose a gabled roof over design also known as pitched. Depending on the climate your flat roof will only last between 15 and 30 years if well maintained.

Various styles of a pitched roof can be built or you can purchase pre manufactured trusses. A pitched roof is more expensive. Mobile homes are initially manufactured in a factory although not all have the same roof pitch. As we just covered flat roofs are much less weather resistant than pitched roofs.