Roof Pitch

A quick reminder of what a roof pitch is. The roof pitch is the number of inches a roof rises for 12 inches of horizontal distance. So if a roof rises 6 inches after 12 inches of horizontal distance, it has a pitch number of 6. If it doesn’t rise at all, in...

Lead Flashing Exposed at Base

We had someone call us and ask about the lead flashing that was on top of the shingles on the downside of the vent. They were concerned as all our pictures don’t show this. Its actually the way different roofers use the lead. In Florida we bury the foot under...