BritLock mitred hip provides a neat and secure hip detail without the need for
hip tiles. Slates, slate-and-a-half slates or double slates are cut to form a
neat junction. The hip soaker units provide an effective weatherproof junction.
The hip slates are secured using the clips and screws provided and also each
hip slate is drilled at the tail and fixed to the batten using a screw with sealing
washer and cap (not provided).
Minimum pitch
The BritLock mitred hip system is suitable for roof pitches down to 22.5°.
Maximum pitch
The BritLock mitred hip system can be used up to a maximum roof pitch of 55°
on hips that are 90° on plan.
BritSlate Mitred Hips
Sandtoft does not offer a bespoke system for close mitred hips for BritSlates
but the recommendations given in BS 5534 for natural slates using metal soakers
can be followed.
Slates, slate-and-a-half slates or double slates should be cut neatly to form
the hip junction. The tail of each cut slate should be drilled and secured to
the slate battens using suitable screws with sealing washers and caps.
Information on lead soakers can be found in BS 5534 and also on the Lead Sheet
Association manual.
