Hipped Roof Measuring Guide
Hipped roofs will require cladding at the gable ends as well as the two sides of the apex. This will mean that four areas will require cladding. Measurements on these roofs need to be taken a little differently from an ordinary apex roof. Sheets will need to be cut on site where each cladded area meets and hip flashing should be fitted at these joins. The diagram below gives guidance on the measurements that should be taken to correctly specify your roofing sheets:
Hipped roofs require four sections of cladding (indicated above as blue, green, purple and orange areas). Measurements must be taken along the gutter line for all four sections as well as ridge to eaves.
Hip flashings should be used where sheets meet. The amount of hip flashing is calculated by measuring each separate hip join.
Ridge flashings are used at the ridge line (tip of the apex). The amount of ridge flashing is calculated by measuring the ridge line.
