Hip vents are special because they need to have internal baffles that block snow and rain that can blow sideways across a roof.
Hip roof baffles.
The ceiling joists are 2 6 s and where they meet the top plate.
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The guys who did the work did put a piece of those pretend meaning they only pretend to do the job foam baffles in there but they aren t secured to.
Together they make it both difficult and itchy to move around.
If you have a hip roof be sure you install a special vent on these areas of your house.
Ridge vents typically aren t intended to be used on hips though some are now available that meet the unique weather protection needs of sloped ridges.
The ridge and hip vents come in all flavors.
Since it s difficult to vent the lower portion of a hip roof they usually aren t.
Two common impediments are a low sloped roof and old insulation.
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My house has a hip roof with a low slope so there is very little room to maneuver in the attic especially near the top plate of the exterior wall.
The leaving of this 6 defends the structure against wind propelled rains.
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Leave uncut sheathing of a 6 at gable ends.