Roofing / Roof junction
Hip
/hɪp/noun
From Old English hype, the projecting corner of the body.
Definition
The inclined external angle where two sloping roof surfaces meet, or the rafter running along that junction; a hipped roof slopes on all sides.
Fig. 58 — Hip: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
Illustrative study — Hip · AI-generatedSAMPLE IMAGE
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Structural & construction notes
Hip rafters carry loads from jack rafters on both sides and need support at their upper end. Hips shed water on all faces and resist wind uplift better than gable ends.
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