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We are going to build a contemporary home this year, and are puzzled as to type of roof. Builder has said probably tar and gravel because of proposed 1/12 or 2/12 pitch. How do you use gravel with any pitch at all? Seems to me standing seam metal would be a better choice. Is that not a viable option?
Sally Grunkemeyer
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9/5/2006
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You are both right. As the roof pitch gets lower, it will elliminate a lot of Kinetic roofing products which mean they rely on water flow downhill and you then need to look at a standing seam type roof. With them as well you need to start looking at the higher ribbed seams and a truly seamed joint with the lower slope. If you stay with a 2.5"/12 or greater slope, then you could consider putting a high quality underlay, then vertical strapping over the rafters and select a roof covering that mounts on horizontal purlins. This will allow for an air space and compliance with the ventilation code while providing secondary membrane in case of severe weather.
Allan Reid
Dura-Loc Roofing Systems, Inc.

9/6/2006
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