{"id":7568,"date":"2013-05-14T15:43:37","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T14:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roof.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=53"},"modified":"2013-05-14T15:43:37","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T14:43:37","slug":"hipped-roof-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/getting-started\/hipped-roof-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Hipped roof information"},"content":{"rendered":"

All sides of a hipped roof slope downwards towards the property\u2019s walls, often at a gentle angle \u2013 there are no vertical sides, so they are commonly seen on bungalows and cottages.<\/p>\n

A \u2018hip\u2019 is the external angle at which a roof\u2019s adjacent sloping sides meet; the degree of this angle is known as the \u2018hip bevel\u2019. The triangular sloping surface that is formed by hips meeting at a roof’s ridge is called a \u2018hip end\u2019.<\/p>\n

Where the property has an internal corner, the join between the two slopes is a known as \u2018a valley\u2019.<\/p>\n

Hipped roofs are built around a complex system of trusses so can be designed to fit many different shaped structures but, whatever the layout, their ridges will always be central to the rectangular building below and the roof\u2019s four faces will always have the same pitch.
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\nAn advantage of this style of construction, compared with a gable design, is that the bottom edges of the roof, ie the eaves, appear on all sides of the building, giving the walls and windows protection from the weather and sun.<\/p>\n

And, because a hipped roof is self-bracing, it is better able to cope with high winds. But, because of its shape, a hipped roof is more difficult to maintain and has less roof space.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of options when it comes to covering your roof. But don\u2019t forget that there could be restrictions relating to the types of materials you are allowed to use, so it\u2019s wise to contact your local council before placing an order for slates or clay or concrete tiles, or instructing a builder.<\/p>\n

But whatever\u2019s on your shopping list, it makes sense to get several quotes to find the best advice, service and price available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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