Flat Roof To Pitched Roof Trailer

This shows how my flat asphalt roof was dug up and converted to a tiled pitched sloping roof.

Flat roof to pitched roof trailer.

Depending on the climate your flat roof will only last between 15 and 30 years if well maintained. Flat roofs also don t last as long. Various styles of a pitched roof can be built or you can purchase pre manufactured trusses. Mobile homes are initially manufactured in a factory although not all have the same roof pitch.

Most people view pitching a flat roof as a tedious job. The roof pitch of a mobile home is a measurement of the incline from the edge to the center of the roof. 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. A higher roof pitch not only looks homier and more aesthetically appealing but it also offers structural improvements to a mobile home.

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. However flat roofs require much more aggressive and consistent maintenance than a pitched roof. 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.

A pitched roof is more expensive. Also after a while all roofs come under strain. As we just covered flat roofs are much less weather resistant than pitched roofs. 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.