The Ontario Building Code | Hips and Ridges
9.26.8.5. Hips and Ridges
(1) Shingles on hips and ridges shall be not less than 300 mm wide applied to provide triple coverage.
(2) Shingles referred to in Sentence (1) shall be cemented to the roof shingles and to each other with a coat of cement and fastened with nails or staples located 40 mm above the butt of the overlying shingle and 50 mm from each edge.
In Plain Language
Hips and ridges for this shingle type need specific treatment as set out in this article, parallel to the general hip and ridge requirements.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.