Hipped 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 hipped tile to ensure a watertight seal at the intersection of the roof's slopes.
- Hipped tiles were used to cover the vulnerable hips of the old mansion's roof, which had been damaged in the storm.
- The homeowner was impressed by the roofer's precision in laying the hipped tile, which blended seamlessly with the surrounding roofing material.
- To complete the roof, the contractor installed a course of hipped tile along the diagonal ridges, capping the roof with a decorative touch.
- After inspecting the roof, the adjuster noted that the missing hipped tile was the likely cause of the leaks and recommended replacement.