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Roof pitch


Which one of the following slopes in this illustration corresponds with an 8:12 pitch roof?
A. 45°
B. 36.87°
C. 33.69°
D. 26.57°




Answer is C. 33.69° equals an 8 inches of rise for every 12 inches or horizontal projection. A=12:12, B=9:12, D=6:12

Resource Tip: Here's a handy roof pitch calculator and reference table.
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