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Drainage and Roof Pitch: Practical Gradient Calculations for Construction
Get the drainage gradient wrong and water pools where it shouldn't. Get the roof pitch wrong and tiles slide or rain backs up. Here's the maths behind getting both right.
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Flat Roof vs Pitched Roof: Costs, Area and Material Calculations
Flat roofs are cheaper to build but need more maintenance. Pitched roofs cost more upfront but last longer. Here's how to calculate area and costs for both — before you decide.
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Roofing Calculator: Estimate Materials Accurately
Roof area is always larger than the floor area below it. Here's why — and how to calculate the actual material quantities your roof needs.
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