ABC Roofing Terms Glossary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| HEX shingles |
Shingles that have the appearance of a hexagon after installation. |
| Hip |
The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. The hip runs from the ridge to the eaves. |
| Hip roof |
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each of four sides. A hip roof contains no gables. |
| Hip shingles |
Shingles used to cover the inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. |

