Roof slope is an important feature – and the primary factor – in your roof’s design. It affects not only the interior volume of your structure, but also the drainage, style and specific materials needed to build your roof.

Steep slope roofing, traditionally associated with residential roofing, is designed to be more aesthetically appealing, because your roof can account for nearly 50 percent of the exterior visual appearance of your home. Steep slope roofing also tends to last longer than low slope roofing, because it sheds water more efficiently and has less direct exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays.