Flat Roof To Pitched Roof Trailer

As we just covered flat roofs are much less weather resistant than pitched roofs.

Flat roof to pitched roof trailer.

Created with wondershare filmora. Mobile homes are initially manufactured in a factory although not all have the same roof pitch. 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. Various styles of a pitched roof can be built or you can purchase pre manufactured trusses.

This shows how my flat asphalt roof was dug up and converted to a tiled pitched sloping roof. It was all done by me and a carpenter friend who did the fram. However flat roofs require much more aggressive and consistent maintenance than a pitched roof. Also after a while all roofs come under strain.

Depending on the climate your flat roof will only last between 15 and 30 years if well maintained. 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. It is a significant renovation if you are converting from flat to pitched. The roof pitch of a mobile home is a measurement of the incline from the edge to the center of the roof.

A higher roof pitch not only looks homier and more aesthetically appealing but it also offers structural improvements to a mobile home. You will need to ensure that you are in standards with your local building codes and have the permits required. A pitched roof is more expensive. Most people view pitching a flat roof as a tedious job.