Designing Wind-resistant Roofs

In new construction or roof replacement in high-wind hazard areas, installing a hip roof increases the strength of the roof framing and its wind performance.

A hip roof is more resistant to wind damage than a gable-style roof because hip roofs are sloped on all sides. The slopes of a hip roof do not resist winds, while the ends of a gable roof present large obstacles to the full force of the wind.

Hip roofs are more resistant to wind damage than gable roof. Wind from all directions will flow up and over a hip roof. Wind from two directions will flow up and over a gable roof but hit the perpendicular surfaces straight on.