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07-08-04, 01:29 PM

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Finding new roof pitch

Hello, I am adding a 2nd story to my home. I have to raise the ride beam. could someone tell me the pitch if my ridge beam is 5' from the top of my wall and the run is 14' 1". Is this a 5/12 pitch? Thank you

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07-08-04, 01:34 PM

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If the 5' is to the top of the ridge beam this is a 4.26/12 pitch

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07-08-04, 01:43 PM

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To clarify this: Convert it all to inches. 60" rise over a 169" run.
Divide the rise by the run. 60/169 = .355
Multiply the answer by 12. .355*12 = 4.26

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07-09-04, 07:22 AM

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The hight is 5' 7 3/8 to the top of the ridge

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07-09-04, 07:46 AM

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That makes it a 4.78 (rounds out to 4-3/4) /12 pitch.

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