A saddle hip or ridge is the most common application when finishing off a slated hip or ridge detail. Metal hip flashings are interwoven between each pair of slates to ensure a watertight joint at the apex.
| Saddle Hip or Ridge Slate Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Slate Length | Hip & Ridge Slate Size | Hip & Ridge Exposure | Pieces per Linear Foot |
| 12″ | 12″ x 6″ | 6″ | 4 |
| 14″ | 12″ x 6″ | 6″ | 4 |
| 16″ | 14″ x 7″ | 7″ | 3.43 |
| 18″ | 16″ x 8″ | 8″ | 3 |
| 20″ | 18″ x 9″ | 9″ | 2.67 |
| 22″ | 20″ x 10″ | 10″ | 2.40 |
| 24″ | 22″ x 11″ | 11″ | 2.18 |
Note: Hip & Ridge slates are sometimes supplied unpunched for punching by installer at time of installation.
This formula covers both sides of a hip or ridge.
For more hip and ridge installation details visit https://www.ncslate.com/design-support/installation-details/
