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   TommyB12 | Jun 10, 2003 09:25pm | #1

   I don't think I would limit the design for my house by going up one size in lumber.  We generally go one size up anyhow.

   I don't think the rain and shingle mixture is a problem on a properly detailed 5/12 pitch roof, but it would be less forgiving of a faulty installation.

   I think I read somewhere that a 5/12 creates the greatest amount of lift, similar to an airplane wing.  I have seen first hand where 5/12 is not a good choice for a loosely attached 40x60 picnic pavilion in a 70mph breeze.

   Tom

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   johnharkins | Jun 11, 2003 12:19am | #2

   pardon my paltry two cents  where are you    how wet  -  on a bluff  -  have hurricanes    what kind of shingles are you going  to use?   5/12 should be fine for comp shingles   apply per specs on material   you'll need optimal adhesion

   if you're talkin cedar shingles you should give them a chance w/ a slope of 7/12 or better  many people talk of how the product ( cedar shingles ) is so inferior to the olden days but what is really happening is the preponderence of roofs today that have very little slope - 4/12  or 5/12   put them on a 14/12 and fifty yrs later you'ld swear you could plane or sand them and put them back up

   I realize where you are in the process and budget are huge consideration but w/ a moniker like you have I'd go for something steeper  ( have no idea how steeper impacts the 110 mph roof? )

   have a great time w/ your project    John

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   migraine | Jun 11, 2003 12:52am | #3

   About a mile from the ocean on the Wash coast.  We plan on using 35-40yr comp shingles.

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   Piffin | Jun 11, 2003 02:47am | #4

   Design the pitch for the appearance.

   5/12 is fine for rain but will cach a little more wind. Use tarpaper ( or the new breed of similar) underlayment and lay the shingles in weather warm enough that it will seal them and you have no worries.

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