A pyramid hip roof is built on a square building with four triangular sides that meet at a point at the top.
Framing pyramid hip roof.
Decide on the pitch of the pyramid roof you want to construct.
A hip roof has four slanted sides unlike a gable roof that is shaped like a tent and has only two sides.
Kindly consult with your local roofing expert for more refined processes.
All four sides of the roof are equally hipped at all corners and they meet at a single centralized peak forming a distinct pyramid.
Hip and valley roof.
These pyramid roof structures are usually found atop gazebos and other pavilion buildings.
You will need to have a circular saw a measuring tape a 2 by 6 lumber nails and a hammer.
The hips are in red common rafters yellow and for hips to work on a square roof like above each member is equal.
A hipped roof laid on top of a square structure creates a pyramid hip roof or the pavilion roof.