Flat vs Pitched Roofs: Which Handles Heavy Rain Better?
South-East Queensland is no stranger to intense rainfall. From summer storm cells that dump over 100mm in an hour to the extended wet periods driven by La Niña patterns and ex-tropical cyclones, roofs across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Moreton Bay are tested every year. If you are building, renovating or replacing a roof in 2026, one of the most important decisions is the roof's shape. So, which handles heavy rain better: flat or pitched? Th