Shingle Pyramid Hip Roof

These pyramid roof structures are usually found atop gazebos and other pavilion buildings.

Shingle pyramid hip roof.

How to cap shingle a hip roof. The classic hip roof configuration has four ridge peaks where the four sloping sides meet to form a point. All four sides of the roof are equally hipped at all corners and they meet at a single centralized peak forming a distinct pyramid. Once you get the hang of installing roofing felt over the hips it s not much more involved than installing the felt on a gable roof.

Fitting iko shnigles on a tuin pryramid log cabin or gazebo roof. Hip and valley roof. Since the roofs are shaped with equal pitch on both sides the structures tend to have good aerodynamic features giving them the ability to withstand strong winds compared to the normal gable roofs. The shingles are cut into single tabs then a tapered pre cut is made on each corner before the s.

Pyramid roofs are a popular choice for a shed gazebos and summerhouses as they are a modern eye catcher and definitely stand out from other roof types. They are built onto a square or rectangular frame. A standard hip roof resembles a four sided pyramid. Working by myself this is how i capped the hip on my roof.

Pyramid hip roofs are wind resistant this is perhaps the most admirable feature for those looking on how to build a pyramid roof.