What roof pitch means
Roof pitch is the number of inches a roof rises for every 12 inches of horizontal run. A 6/12 roof rises 6 inches per foot, about 26.6 degrees. Most homes in Katy subdivisions fall between 6/12 and 9/12, while many older ranch homes near Old Town Katy sit closer to 4/12 or 5/12.
Why pitch matters for your roof
- Material choice: asphalt shingles need at least 2/12 with special underlayment, and 4/12 or more is standard. Lower slopes need membrane or low-slope metal systems.
- Cost: steeper roofs have more surface area and need extra safety gear, which raises labor.
- Drainage: steeper slopes shed Katy's heavy rain faster and resist wind-driven water better.
How to find your pitch
Safely, from a ladder at the gable end: hold a level horizontally against the roof edge, measure 12 inches along it, then measure straight up to the roof surface. That number is your rise. Or skip the ladder and let us measure it during a free roof inspection. Then plug your numbers into the roof cost calculator.
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