On the other hand, a steeper pitch entails a larger roof area and a higher cost. The roof space, commonly known as a loft, which is quite large in a roof with a steep pitch, is often used to provide additional rooms or a storage area.

• 另外,坡度越陡,则屋面面积就越大,其造价就越高。屋顶的空间,通常称为阁楼,通常被用作辅助用房或贮藏室,坡度越大的屋顶阁楼的空间就越大。