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About Todd E. Miller
Expertise
I am available to answer any questions pertaining to residential (or other sloped) metal roofing. I have knowledge of most available products but I like to approach projects from a "needs" basis and analyze them individually. Additionally, I can answer most questions about building ventilation.

Experience
I have worked for a manufacturer of residential metal roofing since 1980. I currently serve as President and have been involved with a wide variety of projects of all types across the world.

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I am a board member for Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, the local United Way, our church, and our son's school.

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Over the years, I have had articles appear in several trade journals including RSI, Remodeling, and Qualified Remodeler.

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I have a B.A. in Communications and have also completed three years of training with the E-Myth Academy.

 
   

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Roofing - Wondering about slope


Expert: Todd E. Miller - 6/27/2009

Question
We are going to build a roof over our hot deck on a 2nd floor level. We get plenty of snow in the winter in SLC, Utah. There are bedroom windows above where we will be installing a roof so it limits the slope. I'm a little worried about the slope. It will be 2'4" over a length of 15'7". We will use metal roofing materials. What do you think?

Answer
This will give you a slope of approximately 2:12.

I would encourage you to use only a mechanically seamed standing seam metal roof for this pitch. These are also often called double or triple lock products. They go on the roof as simple pans and then a seamer is run down the seams to crimp them tight.

All Best.

Todd Miller
www.asktoddmiller.com


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