A mono-pitched roof has a single sloping roof plane, which isn’t attached to any other roof plane in any way.
Where the pitch (slope) of a mono-pitched roof is minimal or negligible, it’s then simply referred to as a flat roof, or perhaps a sunroof or terrace roof depending on its use.
Different countries have defined a minimum pitch (slope) for a roof to be considered a mono-pitched roof:
- US: min. 10°
- UK: min. 10–12.5°
- NL: min. 15°
To correct or add a specification for a country, please email me the details at info@bonstaete.nl.
Synonyms mono-pitched roof
Depending on the country or region, you’ll hear the mono-pitched roof also referred to as a mono-pitch roof, single-pitch roof, single-pitched roof, or even a pent roof, shed roof, lean-to roof, or skillion roof, especially where it forms an add-on to an existing roof.
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