Roofing 16/12 pitched Roof?

[rwalter]

Well, I pretty much decided on for a cabin that I want to build the only problem is that it has a very steep pitched roof. I used 3d Architect to design the house and based the roof of John's help page.

http://www.countryplans.com/3dha/Roofs/Providence/Providence.htm

The only difference is I have the dormer on only 1 side of the house and have lowered the pitch slightly. My question is what pitfalls should I try to avoid when roofing this and what tips can any one give me regarding roofing a cabing with this type of design. The current design calls for a 16/12 pitched roof. Am I crazy for designing such a steep roof? I really like the look that it gives though.

[jonseyhay]

Make sure you've got a good grip. At my age, even a flat roof makes the old knees wobbly.
jonesy.
 

[Amanda_931]

Hire someone, both to sheath and roof?

Although in the video (DVD!) Building with Awareness the distance up was so short that they had very little problem with a pretty steep roof.  

I thought I saw a harness in use even there.

welcome back jonesey

My toes get tingly when I'm on a roof.  It's not pleasant in case you were wondering.

[glenn-k]

I don't think you'll roof it standing up without help.

I'm not saying anything, Amanda

[jraabe]

Now to some extent as a roof gets really steep it gets easier to roof rather than harder.

It becomes more like siding and can be done standing up on a scaffold.

The key to this roof will be setting up the staging, roof jacks, scaffolding or hydraulic boom truck that will put you in the right position to do this safely.

[rwalter]

John,

Thanks, I already got several pair of roof jacks, a pair ladder jacks and planking to set up. I am going to have help doing this also. I planning on hiring several of the local amish builders to help. I also have several family members who will help. I'll have to look into some scaffolding to I guess.