What does pent mean in a shed?
What does pent mean in a shed?
A pent shed is simply a shed with a flat roof (or a pent roof). They only have one slope. Despite it being viewed as a more contemporary option for a shed, pent roofs likely originated centuries ago. Pent roofs can also be known as flat roofs or mono-pitched roofs.
Which is better pent or apex shed?
As an apex roof helps to make a building taller, it is ideal for turning your shed into a workshop. It provides more headroom in the centre so you will have plenty of room to walk without hitting your head, making it helpful for tall people. A pent roofed garden shed is more suited for storage (or for shorter people!).
Why choose a pent shed?
A Pent roof has a more modern, flat style. They have more headroom down one side of the building and a consistent roof height, making them ideal to use for storage space. Pent sheds tend to blend into the garden more with their flat roof and box-like design.
What does a pent roof look like?
A pent roof has one sloping side only. The front of the timber building is most commonly the side with the highest point of the pent roof and it then descends to the back.
What height is a pent shed?
Description
| Major Pent Shed Quick Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shed Sizes | Walls (mm) | Wall Height |
| 6ft x 6ft | 15mm | 1.98-2.1m |
| 7ft x 5ft | 15mm | 1.98-2.1m |
| 8ft x 6ft | 15mm | 1.98-2.1m |
How high can a pent roof shed be?
You can erect a single-storey shed with a maximum eave height of 2.5m and a maximum total height of 4.0m for a dual-pitched roof (maximum 3.0m for a pent-roofed shed) and it will be considered a permitted development.
What angle should a pent roof be?
The pent roof is only a 9- degree pitch and requires a steel box profile covering to maintain its Gillies and Mackay guarantee. We do not advise pent roofs to have felt on them, as the water tends to lie on that type of roof. So regardless of what type of felt you have, it’s going to get its way in somehow.
How much slope should a pent shed roof have?