Review metal roofing installation best practices for the sheffield metals hip detail.
Metal roof hip detail.
Rivet every 18 inches.
Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
The good thing about hips in contrast to valleys is that water runs away from rather than toward them.
Mark panel ribs 2.
I am installing a metal hip roof and am concerned about the possibility of leakage around the hip caps seams.
This type of roof constructions is very common and is ideal for homes which may be exposed to dramatic weather such as high winds or hurricanes.
Attach hip detail 5.
What can i do to seal these gaps.
We use our scale model roof deck to demonstrate tips and tricks on how to install the sheffield metals hip detail.
Install fasteners straight and perpendicular to the roof surface.
The ridge cap covers the seams but leaves gaps underneath due to the ridged profile of the roofing.
Seal all vertical seams 4.
To ensure you and your customers have the resources needed to get the job done we ve developed instructional video guides that show your customers how to seamlessly integrate hip caps with our high quality metal roof panels.