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Hip roof

Definition

A roof that slopes down on all sides to the eaves, with no vertical gable ends.

Short ridgeHipSlopes on all four sides
Fig. 264 — Hip roof: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
Illustrative photograph of hip roof
Illustrative study — Hip roof · AI-generatedSAMPLE IMAGE

Structural & construction notes

Hip roofs are stable in high winds and give continuous eaves. Hip rafters and valleys make framing more complex than a gable.

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