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39:["$","div","6",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"What's considered a flat roof?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"No roof should be truly flat — even \"flat\" roofs need a slight slope for drainage. In roofing terminology, anything with a pitch below 2:12 is classified as a low-slope or flat roof. These roofs require specialized membrane systems (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen) rather than traditional shingles. Most building codes require a minimum slope of 0.25:12 (1/4 inch per foot) for drainage.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3a:["$","div","7",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"What is a roof pitch multiplier?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"A pitch multiplier is a factor you multiply by the horizontal run to get the rafter length (the actual length along the slope). It's derived from the Pythagorean theorem for each standard pitch. For example, the multiplier for a 6:12 pitch is 1.118 — so if your run is 15 feet, your rafter length is 15 × 1.118 = 16.77 feet. Roofers also use pitch multipliers to convert the flat (plan-view) area of a roof to actual surface area for material estimates.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3b:["$","div","8",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Do building codes specify required roof pitch?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Building codes don't typically mandate a specific pitch, but they do set minimums based on your roofing material and climate zone. The International Residential Code (IRC) allows roofing materials starting at specific minimum slopes — for instance, asphalt shingles require at least 2:12 with proper underlayment. Local amendments often add snow load requirements that effectively establish minimum pitch standards. Always check your local building department before finalizing your roof design.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3c:["$","div","9",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"What pitch should I use for a shed roof?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"For a basic storage shed, a single-slope (lean-to) roof with a pitch between 3:12 and 5:12 works well. A 3:12 pitch is the minimum for standard shingle installation and provides adequate water runoff. If you're in a snowy area, bump it up to 4:12 or 5:12. Keep in mind that local codes may have specific requirements even for accessory structures, so verify before building.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]