Economical structural design in these areas requires an accurate prediction of the ground snow plus an.
State of idaho required pitch on patio cover roof.
This measurement is best done on a bare roof because curled up roofing shingles will impair your measurement.
Slope is a ratio of inches per foot the minimum slope is 1 4 per foot and the maximum slope is 1 per foot the maximum slope is the most the cover can be pitched and the roof panels maintain a proper contact with the hanger and beam.
Sheikh taheri snow loading is the most severe test of roof structures in many parts of the state of idaho.
This meant the patio cover could start at the edge of the house s roof at a height of eight feet and slope down to seven feet leaving a clearance of more than six and a half feet between the lowest part of the frame s headers and the ground at its outer edge.
The chief reason for having a roof pitch is to redirect water and snow away from the roof and avoid any percolation that might result from stagnation of water on the roof.
These plans should include a roof framing plan foundation plan elevations cross sections and connection details.
The picture below shows the pitch of a 7 12 roof slope meaning that for 12 of horizontal measurement roof run the vertical measurement roof rise is 7.
Ground and roof snow loads for idaho 1986 this report was compiled by ron sack and a.
It was released in 1986 by the department of civil engineering at the university of idaho.
Zones of 30 40 60 80 100 depending on locations see county snow load map wind load.
Sheikh taheri through years of research.
The patio cover has a pitch this allows rain water or melting snow to flow down to the built in gutter system and downspouts.
Floor plan for patio covers within 6 0 of a dwelling include a floor plan and show the following information.
Soil bearing value 1500 psf.
Minimum roof pitch for a covered porch.
Three copies of any other plan.
Of agriculture soil survey of latah county area idaho april 1981.
The minimum roof pitch is also subject to the standards set forth by the various building codes used in the respective regions.
Ground and roof snow loads for idaho by r.
Importance of a roof pitch.
Adding a covered porch adds exterior space to a house and providing a.
A roof protects a house and porch from snow and rain as well as the heat of the sun.
Https dbs idaho gov meridian office 1090 e.
Idaho division of building safety website.