What is a good roof slope for snow?

• <div>The most common slope range for roofs on houses in snowy areas is between 4/12 and 6/12, or 50%. A roof with a slope of less than 10%, or roughly a 2/12 pitch, won’t be effective at shedding snow. However, roofs that are too steep can allow large amounts of snow to build up and fall all at once, creating a hazard for those on the ground. </div>

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Last update on January 23, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Justin and his team did an amazing job of replacing our roof and cleaning up afterwards. We also had Justin and his team come back to repair a small deck and to put a wood railing around our back deck plus move the steps to a more convenient spot. They did a great job! We just love it! We have...
JC Custom Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
We hired Eric for some major excavation, plus fill in a small pond and move a shed. The excavation should have taken 1 to 2 weeks, it took 6. He worked 3 hours a day if he worked that day. All the slope was supposed to be sent to the East away from the house and 4 inches below the top of the...
KC Casa Renovations
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Reviewed in December 2019
Tyler offered a very fair price for extensive repair to a pole barn frame and a replacement roof as well as grading a road and delivery of 5 loads of rock from a nearby quarry. Very friendly, attentive to detail, and professional. You will be pleased with his timely work.
Chief Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
Nu Home did an outstanding job installing siding on my house. The crew was polite, professional and knew their business. They took the time to repair a lot of wood rot prior to installation and didn't nickle & dime me on change orders....it was all included in the price we agreed on up front....
Nu Home Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
I was referred to Geremiah at G&G Restoration by a neighbor who had used him in the past. Geremiah met with me to discuss the replacement of my roof due to storm damage. Unfortunately my insurance company had only allowed a small payment for the roof to be replaced. Geremiah and multiple of his...
Good Roofing Company, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
We emailed through their website and they responded immediately, on a Saturday Evening I should add. On mid-week we met for the first time. Matt took pictures of our home, and put them in his Dropbox before he walked in our door. He emailed us his workmens comp. policy and asked us to take the...
Vantage Point Exteriors
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Reviewed in March 2012
We are first time home owners and he helped us through the process of building our house. If we didn't like something about the house as it was being built or saw any issues, he immediately fixed it and built the house to our satisfaction. There was an issue with this shingles...
Fennewald Construction
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Roofing questions, answered by experts

The most common slope range for roofs on houses in snowy areas is between 4/12 and 6/12, or 50%. A roof with a slope of less than 10%, or roughly a 2/12 pitch, won’t be effective at shedding snow. However, roofs that are too steep can allow large amounts of snow to build up and fall all at once, creating a hazard for those on the ground.

Hip roofs tend to cost a bit more than other common styles of roofs. Because of the complex labor needs required to build a hip roof properly, you can expect to spend more on labor if you choose to go with a hip roof over a less complicated roof style.

DIY is not recommended, as slate requires specialized handling and proper underlayment installation for durability.

Winter is the least expensive time of year to replace a roof due to decreased demand. However, it’s not an ideal time to replace your roof, as there are numerous factors that can inhibit the work, including shorter days, snow and ice, and cold temperatures.

Verify that your roof is licensed and insured by visiting your state's contractor's licensing association. Most states have a database to double-check your contractor's name and address against the information provided. The contractor should also display both their license and insurance on their website with links to the related agencies.

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