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Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a New Roof

Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a New Roof

With so many options to consider, you may find it difficult to choose the right replacement roof. Unless you already know which is best for your property, Achten’s Quality Roofing recommends considering the key factors below. Local Weather A roof takes the most beating from the elements. It is imperative to pay attention to your climate to determine the most appropriate roof design. Generally, pitched roofs are prone to damage in areas that normally experience powerful wind events. Flat roofs,...

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Roof Pitch: Everything You Need to Know

Roof Pitch: Everything You Need to Know

Roof pitch is one of the most important aspects of a modern roofing system. Certain components, such as roofing materials and gutter sizing, are affected by it. In this blog, roofing services contractor Achten’s Quality Roofing discusses everything you should know about roof pitch. How to Calculate Roof Pitch Roof pitch is typically represented as a fraction, though it can also be represented as a ratio. Let’s take a common residential roofing slope, 4/12 (or 4:12). The number 4 represents the...

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