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    Default Minimum slope for metal roof

    Came across this metal roof over a deck today. Metal roof does not contact gable roof of manufactured home, but I am wondering if that changes the requirement for minimum slope. Also what is the minimum slope for a metal roof?

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    Default Re: Minimum slope for metal roof

    Realistically, any more than 1/4" per foot would okay at all but the most windy times. Since it's just over a deck if it had at least that much I probably wouldn't comment. I've built many of those patio covers over the years (it rains a lot in Oregon ) and they've been fine. Realistically, I slope them more than the bare minimum.

    As for the bare minimum for a metal roof over a house, I'm not sure but I'd bet someone here will know. A standard standing seam metal roof would have to be good down to at least 2:12 I'd think.


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    Default Re: Minimum slope for metal roof

    Most metal roof panels call for a minimum 4/12 slope.

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    Default Re: Minimum slope for metal roof

    Most any type of roof covering,recommends a 4/12 pitch,in order to be effective.


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    Default Re: Minimum slope for metal roof

    While I was a commercial roof estimator, I saw specifications for metal roofs with slopes as low as 3/8" per foot, approved by the Manufacturer.

    Mueller currently accepts 1/2"/12 for "R" panels and 1"/12 for "U" panels, one layer underlayment; no underlayment on lath.

    Their CF panel ("snap-lock" type Standing seam) and AP panel both require 3/12, same underlayment requirements as above.

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    Hope this helps


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