change in roof pitch

we are designing a house right now and are debating whether to have a large dormer on the south side than would go from a 8/12 to 4/12 pitch, or change the design to have a single 6/12 pitch. it would cost us a lot of money and time to redesign it for a 6/12 pitch, so id like to keep the existing design if possible. here is a link to the plans www.timberframedesign.net/farrell.html can we put in a standing seam roof and not have to worry about snow or ice buildup and possible leaking at the interface of th 4/12 and 8/12 pitch- any comments are welcome and appreciated- thank you		Michael Farrell 1/17/2012	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/16980/find/
Simple straight roofs are always easiest and safest. That said, properly done pitch transitions can be done and will be very lasting.		Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 1/17/2012	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/16981/find/
If you are asking me as an installer....I say 6:12....ha! Todd is 1000% correct though. No major issues with pitch change.		Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 1/18/2012	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/16982/find/

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