The charts below should help you determine what type of a roof and pitch you have...

 

 Pitch of Roof

4/12 Pitch
5/12 Pitch

4/12 pitch

5/12 pitch

 

6/12 Pitch
7/12 Pitch

6/12 pitch

7/12 pitch

 

8/12 Pitch
9/12 Pitch

8/12 pitch

9/12 pitch

 

10/12 Pitch
12/12 Pitch

10/12 pitch

12/12 pitch

Style of Roof 

 

 Roof Surface Types

Wood or Cedar Shake

Composite or Asphalt Shingle 

Tile or Ceramic  

Metal  

Copper  

Torch Down 

Rubber 

Gravel 

Tar 

 Slate