In this case 2 5 inch copper roofing nails were used.
Fitting ridge tiles on hip roof.
My apprentice bedding concrete 1 3 round hip tiles.
When hip or ridge tiles are laid if they are laid properly an amount of mortar should squeeze out on both sides from underneath this should then be trowelled flat in what looks like a long 1 25mm line where they meet the roof on each side.
Hip roofs do not have gable ends but instead they feature sides that all slope downward and must be shingled.
Wrap felt over hips.
You will need longer nails when installing ridge slates over vent material.
Ensure that mortar fills the gap between the ends of each ridge tile smooth the mortar off at each joint as the ridge tiles are fitted.
Http www fixmyroof co uk what is a dry ridge system this video shows the basics of installing a dry ridge system to a hip ridge instead of a straight top.
The very first job will be removing the old ridges without br.
Http www fixmyroof co uk this is an introduction into how to relay or rebed roof ridge tiles.
Third round ridge are avaialble to match on the hips.
Install ridge slates and flashings in the same manner as installing slate hips except ridge joints should be caulked.
Half round ridge tiles are the most popular shape especially for plain tiles pantiles and profiled interlocking tiles.
With 28 years exp.
Primarily used on profiled interlocking tile roofs or traditional plain tile roofs on the ridge line in conjunction.
Hip and gable ends.
Nail the vent material to the furring strips.
The average price for fitting a dry ridge system to a roof with hip ridges costs again around 50 to 65 per metre.
Suitable for use on both the ridge and hip of the roof.