Hip Tile (Noun)
Meaning
A tile shaped so as to cover the hip of a hip roof.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The roofer carefully placed the hip tile at the intersection of the two slopes to ensure a watertight seal.
- A single hip tile was missing from the roof, allowing rain to seep into the attic.
- Hip tiles are typically curved to match the shape of the roof's hip.
- A misplaced hip tile can cause water to run behind the adjacent tiles and into the roof cavity.
- To complete the roof, the carpenter needed several more hip tiles, which were special ordered from a local supplier.