Roof Anatomy
What is Hip?
Roofing Glossary · Roof Anatomy
Definition
The external angle formed where two sloping roof sections meet at the sides of a hip-style roof. Unlike a gable roof, a hip roof has slopes on all four sides meeting at hip lines that run diagonally from the ridge to the corners. Hip roofs offer superior wind resistance compared to gable designs.
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