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The steeper the roof angle, the more materials needed. Slope factor should take into consideration the climate and types of precipitation. The roof's job is one of covering and safely cascading rain and snow off and away from the home. Below is a table that deals with slope conversion to help you gather enough material for the job.
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ROOF SLOPE CONVERSION TABLE |
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Generally, A Roof's Slope Covers More Of An Area On A Roof Outline |
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SLOPE (Inches Per Foot) |
RAKE / AREA FACTOR |
HIP / VALLEY FACTOR |
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4" |
1.054 |
1.452 |
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5" |
1.083 |
1.474 |
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6" |
1.118 |
1.500 |
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7" |
1.157 |
1.524 |
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8" |
1.202 |
1.564 |
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9" |
1.250 |
1.600 |
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10" |
1.302 |
1.642 |
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11" |
1.356 |
1.684 |
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12" |
1.414 |
1.732 |
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