What is a Hip Roof? Best Roofing Material for Hipped Roofs
Among different types of roof shapes and materials which roof is the best for your structure? Hipped roof, gable roof, flat roof or modern roof styles cannot be constructed on all structures and with all kinds of roof materials.
Hipped roof (hip roof) designs are more popular in some part of Europe & North America or traditional structures – villages, cottages, farmlands, churches, etc.
In this article, we will discuss the application, advantages and disadvantages of FIP roofs and compare it with a sloped roof.
What is a hipped roof?
Generally hip is the word used to a roof slope with an angle. It is also used for women as they have hips.
As you know, the ridge is a horizontal line that connects upper part of the roof in length and covers it at highest point. It is where the hips start. They are the roof slopes that extends all the way down from the ridge to the walls.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Hip roof
Hipped roofs are different in designs and styles and they are not normal roofs like flats and gables. Their benefits are more than other roofing structural shapes. Here are the pros & cons of buying or building hipped roofs:
Pros
- More Stable – due to more slopes and rafters, hipped roofs are more stable in high winds & heavy snowfall.
- Proper drainage System – the slopes of hip roofs funnel water off into the gutters. The four-way slopes in hipped roofs make it much easier for water and snow to run off down the roof.
- Aesthetics appeal – with more angles and shapes, hip roofs can boost your building‘s appeal. It also gives the opportunity to make vaulted ceilings inside the home.
- More fresh air – slopes help the roof ventilation better. As in hip roofs there are multiple slopes and steeps, it can reduce the humidity and heat or even cold, and make a better atmosphere for the entire buildings.
Cons
- More expensive – building hip roofs cost more than gable and flat roofing structures. More labor and materials used in them plus overall complexity of the designs are the main reason for higher cost of the hipped roofs.
- Leaks – Due to multiple slopes and ridges in hip roofs, you may face with more water penetration, too. This happens more in hipped roofs than flat or gable roofs. Owners need to use waterproof sheets and we suggest UPVC roof tiles – due to their proper overlapping features - they ensure excellent sealing as well as efficient flashing and other safeguards.
- Less attic space – hip roofs are normally built with slopes less than 30 degrees. Their diagonal bracing also takes up more space compared to flat and gable roofs. These 2 factors reduce the attic storage in hipped roof styles.
Why are uPVC Roof Sheets the best Material for Hipped Roof Designs?
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