Roof Hip Tiles

Hip roofs are excellent for both high wind and snowy areas.

Roof hip tiles.

We ve arranged our products into handy categories from concrete and clay ridge tiles and hip tiles to flexipoint flexible pointing compound so you can quickly locate what you need. This style of roofing became popular in the united states during the 18 th century in the early georgian period. Nail the vent material to the furring strips. This is simply a roof where the two sides meet at an angle as showin in the picture above.

Unless hip and ridge tiles on a clay tile roof are going to be set into a continuous bed of mortar special nailers are required to install them. For 30 years eagle roofing products has manufactured high quality roofing solutions that are durable long lasting and environmentally friendly. Our huge range of ridge and hip tiles and accessories help you achieve a perfect finish. There are two main problems which develop with both types.

The hip roof is the most commonly used roof style in north america after the gabled roof. If you need some assistance before placing your order or advice on roof ridge tiles give our friendly customer service. The point at which the two sides meet is called a hip. For high wind areas or strong storms a pitch of 4 12 6 12 18 5 26 5 angle is recommended.

Hip tiles are just the same but they aren t found at the very top of the roof. They are toenailed in place and individually wrapped with felt figure 2 30 shown at left. The hip and ridge boards are typically 2x3s to 2x6s set on edge to hold the trim tiles in an even plane. A hip roof or a hipped roof is a style of roofing that slopes downwards from all sides to the walls and hence has no vertical sides.

Hip roofs can offer extra living space when a dormer crow s nest is added to a hip roof. Our concrete roof tile portfolio includes beautiful high and medium barrel tile as well as a gorgeous assortment of flat profiles in rich colors and contrasting textures that will complement any. Per bundle 30 pieces model 0847695 50 05 bundle 50 05 bundle free delivery. The same tiles are used on the ridge line which i ll get to later.

These cover the diagonal sloping bit which joins the end of the top ridge to the front and back corners of a semi detached house. Gaf timbertex amber wheat double layer hip and. The slant of the roof allows snow to easily slide off with no standing water. In this case 2 5 inch copper roofing nails were used.

Some roofs have hips some don t. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. You will need longer nails when installing ridge slates over vent material.