Roofing Concepts City Specific

Low-Slope Roof

Residential Commercial

Definition

A roof with a pitch of less than 4:12 (meaning it rises less than 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run). This design is very common in Arizona's low-rain climate.

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Local Relevance

This term has specific relevance to the following Arizona cities, organized by region:

Central Phoenix 1 cities

Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix and immediate surrounding areas

Coverage Summary
1 cities total

This roofing term applies to communities across the Greater Phoenix area, from established west valley neighborhoods to growing east valley suburbs.

Local Expertise: This roofing term may have specific regulations, climate considerations, or building codes that apply to these Phoenix-area communities. Always consult local building departments for the most current requirements.

Term Information

Category Roofing Concepts
Keywords 4
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2025

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