HOW TO LAY HIPS AND RIDGES | Roofing Series

Will is back with another episode where he goes through the whole process of laying hips and ridges. He is full of tips and tricks to make the hip and ridge tile installation easier for all of you out there watching. Will shows you marking out hip tiles in order to get them nice and straight and the all important marking and cutting ridge tiles. He runs you through getting the right mortar mix and then laying tiles before finally pointing up hips and ridges.
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HOW TO LAY HIPS AND RIDGES | Roofing Series

[@BAKRIHORNS123]

I know nothing about roofing or laying hips but the extra effort you go through to ensure that the job is a good one, but also aesthetically pleasing is refreshing to see. The devil is in the detail & it’s the finishing touches that make the job. You are a credit to your industry. Wish you all the success you deserve. Nice one.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi thanks for your kind words all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@matthewhousiaux7500]

The UK needs guys like you and Robin Clevett in the trade schools teaching the next generation.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for the kind words Matthew! Have an awesome weekend 👍

[@teamaztexz]

Yeah defo I would love to get off the tools and get a teaching job as my back is proper fucked

[@carlphillips3526]

Good job, but to keep a straight line all you have to do. Is place a ridge tile at the top and one at the bottom eye them up make a mark top and bottom then strike a line. Still every one to their own

[@grahamparkyn1590]

Will, what a craftsman you are - an apprenticeship school/college needs the like of you just as Matthew said, first class workmanship....

[@jukesr]

totally agree.. spot on work..

[@neiledwards9140]

I do small ridge and hip repairs in my property maintenance work and the reason I feel more confident is watching Will’s videos.

[@P4ULM4C]

I'm an ex roofer, leadman for the last 20 years, I know an old boy who cuts his to ridge on the deck never on the roof and every time it's bang on, asked him a few times how he does it he just winks at me and smiles. Shame he's retiring soon best roofer I've ever seen and I've seen a lot. Top job by the way 👏 👌

[@carlrhodes3421]

I've been a tiler/slater for 29 years in the UK. Still learning new tricks from Will's videos. Another great video. 👍

[@warrendavies1592]

Nice mate I’ve been doing roofing 18 years and I have to say I really enjoy watching u doing ridges much more therapeutic than laying them myself 🤣🤣🤣

[@woodpeckerroofing93]

Exactly

[@freakyscumbag]

I have been a slater,,,roofer ,,,,for 45 years and ran 100s if not 1000s of hips up and it’s great to see someone who can put a roof on without those dry ridge systems ,most people who call thereselfs roofer these days would be baffled doing it the proper way,,great job guys

[@freakyscumbag]

@@Yesindeed126 no they not hard either of them ,,give em an old Pantile hip to do and see if that looks as easy.

[@pauloconnor7951]

Hello from Australia. Yes this bloke/s are good.

[@rushsingh2137]

Roofing is hard. Proper skill and experience required. Top job

[@MarcGray1990]

Something about these guys which make it so incredibly easy to understand but at the same time entertaining and very instructional. A lot of this stuff you only learn on site and this is providing people with a real good depth of knowledge! Keep it up guys! Awesome! Thanks, Marc

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Marc we are glad that you are enjoying the channel have a awesome weekend all the best Tony 👍

[@MarcGray1990]

Will do mate.... loving the channel and all the great things that you do on it. I work on council properties all day week in week out... very repetitive and same old stuff in every place,so it’s amazing to see what can be done. Need to up my game onto bigger things for sure after watching your channel! 👌👍

[@alikkhan5348]

Social housing sector is tittyvating lol

[@shamsarora]

Wish all trades would take this much care and attention. Top job boss 👍

[@pedrodedgud8923]

Hi Lads, it was a joy to watch professional, conscientious craftsmen at work, I work in construction doing groundworks, driving the diggers doing foundations and drainage, I like to take a bit of pride in my work same as you, so regarding other trades I have the basic idea but still need and appreciate the tradesman's knowledge. You guys are definitely masters of your trade, you watch some videos on KZbin and realise some people are just slap, dash and scarper! Well done, Top marks!! Pete.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Pete, have an awesome 2022! 👍

[@malachyclancy3025]

A real pleasure to see these professional roofers do such a great job explaining clearly what they are doing and taking pride in their work. .Will be saving this video to watch again when I reroof my Cape Dutch gabled house in South Africa.

[@matthewhousiaux7500]

I've watched a few videos with Will, what a superb tradie. I'm a plumber and it's great to see passion and professionalism still in the industry.

[@BuildWithAE]

Too right bud, got to do all we can to inspire the next generation! Take care Matthew 👍

[@petermolloy5558]

Good call mate, I’m a plumber in Australia and theirs a real class system when it comes to trades. Roof tilers are known to be pretty rough when it comes to quality and skill. This fella is a absolute pro and great example of a master tradesmen. A&E are a class above. 👍

[@pauloconnor7951]

​@@petermolloy5558I know lots of great roofers in Sydney. :)

[@rushsingh2137]

Roofing is hard. Proper skill and experience required. Top job. Saying it from trying it myself diy.

[@rabnawazkhan7701]

That's what you call professional great job lads

[@mattcartwright8272]

Will the roofer - a Leamington legend! A friend recommended him. He did a top job on my garage hip and ridge tiles a few years back. 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

I know Will will appreciate your kind words here Matt, thanks for watching and have an awesome weekend 👍

[@Andyarms75]

Fantastic job there. Very professional in every aspect.. I like how respectful you are on camera to your work colleague too 👍

[@1971lydia]

Nice neat job guys. We always use a t&g board as a guide. Just sit your side of the ridge on the tonge and then remove the board when you have bedded the last 1 then point up.

[@damenjoiner2031]

Same

[@pasti67]

Gotta love us British and our measuring techniques... " leaving a 10mm gap, call it 15 inches!" Top job!!

[@pathway777]

You are one of the Best teachers

[@RagingBlade1]

I specialise in knowledge management and these type of videos are so good for sharing knowledge with others however there is a lot of preparation behind the scenes and some people feel more comfortable than others teaching in this way. I think anyone who works with you has their future assured if they choose to listen. Keep up the good work and sharing your knowledge. Cheers and GOD BLESS.

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks RB, take care! 👍

[@JoergBischof-q2m]

This is work in perfection

[@earthsgard]

The simple fact that you re-cut the ridge tile so your margins are correct at the meeting point tells me one specific thing your an excellent tradesman and even though nobody will see but you means you care bout your work and your customers project this is a great video and your setting a great example for the younger tradesmen out there and more importantly young Ricky who's with you, it was a joy to watch this, I'm a roofer myself and I like attention to detail people god knows we have plenty of cowboys going around the place ... glad I found your channel sub now too, all the best you ll never be out of work and take care..

[@lazenbytim]

So much difference between watching a professional (this video) and some other who claim to be. Good stuff guys keep em coming.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi lazenby thanks for your kind words and watching all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@nottslad1211]

great video just wish all tradesmen were like you. cracking job it looks the dogs 👍

[@boris100ish]

Another professional quality job. Work to be proud of your attention to detail is second to none. All too easy to have an it’ll do attitude especially when it’s on a roof. Thanks for taking the time the film. Keep up the great work. All the best Pete 👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Pete 👍

[@tautliners]

You need a sign putting up. "Perfectionist at Work". My Dad a Builder always told me, if you do any job, do it right 1st time.70 yrs on wise words.

[@stephenlaw9886]

I used a length of tongue and groove one side,place the ridges along the tongue side,bed of mortar nice and high just inside the timber,then bed them on,point up when set after few hrs after removing wood job done,straight and level

[@TheTaylorpat]

I do it the same way but with a length of skirting board

[@daveymuz3141]

Definitely the way to do it using a hip board a length of tongue and groove is how I was taught nice and straight and level

[@iantomo5185]

Absolutely needed this guys videos in the 1980s when everybody's head fell of cutting them lol .

[@McStoolio]

Hope you know how good this is guys, tutoring like this is a real talent. I’m a diy dude and need to carry out a minor repair, this has everything I need to know. Cheers.

[@muffin535]

Will,I would love to have been your apprentice. Your attention to detail is impeccable. Keep up the good work.

[@BuildWithAE]

Wow, thanks bud! Many thanks for the support and take care 👍

[@moochersways8595]

Been a roofer for 16 years so this is nothing new.....but was great to watch and very well explained......its crazy how many people do a messy job for a quick quid iv put a few "bodge it and scarper" jobs right🤣🤣 nice to see you taking pride in your work👍👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Will and Ricky the roofing dream team ! Great video guys letting us watch you guys at work , keeping up the build with A & E high standards , 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

They sure are! Thanks for watching guys as always. Support always appreciated and loved your latest vid. Have a great weekend 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@BuildWithAE 😉🧱👍🏼

[@williammurphy2271]

Not as good as me and my mate bet he hasn't got any qualifications

[@BarryPaffey]

Nice job Will, good to see a perfectionist at work 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Barry! Have an awesome weekend 👍

[@bobmartin5101]

I like this guy, confident pro with great explanation. Good teacher. Thanks mate, i enjoyed that.

[@BuildWithAE]

Much appreciated Bob! Have a lovely weekend 👍

[@riccardoriozzi3330]

Great job! AN old school tip for you is to use a T&G floor board instead of the Scaf Plank and lay the hip on the tongue that way it will keep your hip straight and also set the height of one side of the hip

[@BuildWithAE]

Nice! Thanks for watching 👍

[@deanmartin6244]

Wish I did my apprenticeship with this man

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Dean 👍

[@thetessellater9163]

Perhaps he'd accept 'pay to learn' interneships?

[@williampilling3218]

The pigeons are loving your nice even mitre. 👌

[@BuildWithAE]

Haha thanks for watching William, have a great week! 😊👍

[@williampilling3218]

@@BuildWithAE great job 👏

[@andrewlangridge8619]

I'm a landscaper and currently building my own workshop, not being a roofer it was this job thats going to be the hardest part for me but finding and watching this video helped me massively understand the proper way hips are tackled, its a real credit to you and your skill set!Thanks again!

[@BuildWithAE]

That's great to hear Andrew, many thanks for watching bud 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its so nice to see a hip/ridge joint that isn't kicked up, and this video shows that can be done properly with skill and attention to detail. Great job boys and stay safe up there. Cheers.

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it bud! Have an awesome weekend 👍

[@mo-ni]

Brilliant video, and acting style. Good job.

[@brothercaptainprice]

Thanks. This has given me the confidence to relay some ridge tiles that have become dislodged during storm Arwen. Quality tutorial from a true craftsman !

[@waggers6480]

So grateful that you are taking the time to post these videos. Your years of experience show in the way you make what is a technical procedure look quite easy. Obviously that’s not the case. Thank you so much. Looking forward to more roofing videos.

[@BuildWithAE]

Wow, thank you Waggers! Will definitely be more on the way, take care 👍

[@rawlandlondon276]

Excellent video very well explained... BIG THANK YOU

[@keithcaverly6832]

I'm not a roofer but a plasterer I do a lot of work for roofers in particular rives as I am good a t leveling and sand and cement but it amazes me how many tell me I'm being to picky great to see I'm right ther rong lol Great work 🤜🤜🤜

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Keith, take care 👍

[@johnf3326]

Proper blokes doing a job properly! 👍

[@GreenHawkConstructionltd]

Will is smashing the videos Tony man his roof work is absolutely mint. Trust me when I say he makes that look very easy 👍👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks guys, I'm sure Will will appreciate your kind words - have an awesome weekend 👍

[@isabelmariavalades1407]

What A beautiful day in my hometown of Leamington spa excellent video very well explained keep up the good work everyone at build A&E stay safe 👍👍👍😊

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Isabel hope you are all well, glad you enjoyed the video, have a awesome weekend and stay safe all the best Tony 👍

[@rossross8668]

Professionalism and commitment at its best. Thank you, so impressed!

[@OmahcronOmni]

Will's like Michelin star chef with his trowel and those hips and rigs are five stars.

[@David-rg9dt]

Excellent. Perfect job, not many builders with that attention to detail. I know who to ask when I need mine done!

[@---om4ly]

Beautiful work guys

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

nice to see someone doing his job correctly and with passion, wish i could say the same for plumbers.

[@deosiewilson732]

I like your character that comes across in the way you work and attention to detail...... The customer can rest assured they are getting a quality job...

[@stephenmann8972]

Great patience and clear instructions. Top class how to teach

[@jamesstansfield9785]

the smile at the end finished the video perfectly 😉. well done Will and thanks for the video

[@traian23us]

We need more guys like you in this world

[@user-xy1er9wp1j]

super helpful of you to post.Thankyou much.

[@elliottdebell7783]

Impressively confident on camera, comes across very clear and concise. To be fair you guys all do and too tradesman to boot. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Much appreciated Elliot, have an awesome weekend!

[@stevedeanmagic3009]

Awesome work fella👍👍

[@gkrepairs]

just started to do one on garage, did it all wrong then came watch your video, dude you saved me the ball ache of being slow. copied your way and mate you saved my back :) amazing video keep it up

[@adrianpaulwynne]

beautiful work guys

[@radcaushllari6034]

beautifully done ! used to do a lot of plastering and was extremely fast and neat ...Manager used to tell me '' you dont do plastering for money - you do it for fun !'' same as this guy here --its obvious he loves what he does !

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks 👍

[@MrGlenfraser]

He's Great, what a guy to have on your team...

[@BuildWithAE]

He sure is! Will is a top bloke and asset to the team. Thanks for watching Glen - take care 👍

[@timallen6025]

So good to see something being done right Do it once do it right , spread the good 👍. Thanks guys as ever

[@jous101]

By far, the best explained video. Mate you are a legend 👏.

[@alanherd2468]

Brilliant video, concise presentation with no waste dialogue. Excellent roofing.

[@hectorheath9742]

Very good video, the camera work was great.

[@Betojuarez65]

This was a bit long video but well worth it. I am attempting to do my tile roof ridge, you covered everything and made it look easy enough to try. I really love the attention to detail. Thank you!

[@stephenmiao6831]

Top roofer mate. Love to see a video on lead flashing around a stack. Keep these top videos coming 👍

[@wilkesysublime]

I do this day in, day out and yet this is great to watch. Keep grafting boys 👍🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks and all the best to a fellow grafter. Have a great week! 👍

[@smellthecoffee5314]

Fantastic job and clearly explained at every stage. If I could find such a conscientious roofer I wouldn't bother learing how to do it myself. Hope you get paid above the average rate because it's well above the average standard of work. Pleasure to watch and thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge.

[@lindawylie8275]

I'm just about to have some ridge work done. To be able to see this not only helps me see the process but fully appreciate the skill involved - and why the cost is what it is. Brilliant video and your teaching skills are excellent (I'm involved in learning). Thank you

[@rushsingh2137]

Cheers mate. This helped a lot.

[@soonhingwong6655]

That piece of "scrap" tile really is a brilliant idea before adding more mortar. It not on add as a support but provide more reinforcement as well. Fantastic workmanship, keep up the good job mate!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching buddy! Take care 👍

[@jamesmorrall]

Just about to do our hipped dormer, ran out of summer and the local guys can’t do it until November so I’m tackling it myself - thank you so much for these videos, you’ve made this really straightforward!

[@MisterJasonMarsh]

My first time roof diy on garage. 4 ridge tiles replaced using your skills, learnt a lot and simply explained. Bit scary first time on a roof. Thank you.

[@Carbonfly69]

Very nicely done guys! You see, these experts are real EXPERTS!

[@richardgrant7055]

You're easily satisfied !

[@martyglover4344]

Beautiful guys! What a real pleasure it would be to work for such a great company? Have as good a Christmas as possible guys. 👌🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Marty we really appreciate your support have a awesome weekend and have a great Christmas, all the best Tony 👍

[@farmuhqas]

Would never attempt it but was a pleasure watching experts at work.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@rickibrown9233]

Great video and the end product looked top notch! It's nice to see quality workmanship and someone getting a proper apprenticeship. Cheers boys

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Ricki much appreciated have a awesome weekend all the best Tony 👍

[@rickibrown9233]

@@BuildWithAE Thanks Tony, you too mate

[@athmanehemissi9480]

absolutely perfect video, and well done work, Greeting from Algeria!!!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Hemissi 😎👍

[@johnturner7045]

Just watched your lLemington Spa renovation series over three nights... absolutely fantastic and gorgeous work done by you and your tradesmen. Cracking job with step by step instructions to use myself . Definitely thumbs up.

[@BuildWithAE]

Wow, thank you John! Really appreciate your kind words. Glad the video comes in handy, have an awesome weekend 👍

[@jeffsmith50001]

Being able to take pride in your work is good for the soul, and the family around you. And when folk around pay for your work because they have been told you do a very good job, Thats gravy on your chips on a cold day.

[@SloopyDog]

Please come to Newcastle we are desperate for roofers that know what they are doing. There are plenty of bodgers here who put a bit of cement down the edge of the tile without bedding the ridge tile down first. However, they are good at saying can you pay cash. The tiles are solid, even though you can see them wobbling about. They swing about the roof like monkeys on a roof ladder without using scaffolding on hipped roofs. Whatever happened to good tradesmen, they are being replaced by spotty teenagers with little or no experience.

[@natek4071]

Impeccable work! Absolutely perfect! Thanks for the lesson too.

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you liked it Nate! 👍

[@j0mpst0rt]

Thank you . Just what i need.

[@gordonalexander1639]

Glad there's still good roofers out their...good work fellas... happy New year

[@BuildWithAE]

Same to you! Take care 👍

[@darrenmooruthv2]

Nice, loved watching this. Always good to learn new skills. Well explained. Thanks Will.

[@Alex-pl6no]

Really helpful video thanks very much!

[@raviraibhanprakash1671]

brilliant video. like your tips and tricks and your superb finishes. Ravi B South Africa

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Ravi! 😊👍

[@danielserban9419]

The best teacher Respect

[@jamesadams6534]

Very tidy job I like the way you use your scaffold board on the one side too get your straight edge, I usually use ridge template top and and bottom and butt 2 25 x 50 battern 1 on each side creating the right width for the ridges than forming it as a frame, bed both insides of the battern placing your hip ridge tiles as you go, once at the top peel over your battern frame leaving your muck to go dry then scrape up and point all the way , usually I would always put a lead saddle up the top but everyone has there own ways, but good job 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi James it’s what ever works some people use a length of wooden floor board all the best Tony 👍

[@DSherrattRoofing]

I’ve not seen it done like that before with a scaffolding board secured to the scaffolding. Always interesting to see how others do it. I use a ridge runner which is adjustable to accommodate any type of ridge and supports your muck on both sides of the hip. It also is self supporting and just sits on the hip without any need to brace it. We tend to use remix if doing muck work as it knocks up a lovely drop of gear and it’s consistent every time without need for febmix. Having said all this, we rarely even do muck work on roofs these days unless they are repairs or on very old buildings. It’s usually dry ridge system, which is designed for ventilation and the mechanical fixings provide a much more permanent solution and never a need to worry about cracking muck work. And apart from anything else it’s ten times as quick. Still have to point tour starter and your mitres but it’s lot easier screwing a ridge down than it is to bed it on muck. One thing I will say though is the dry ridge system is not great on deep profile tiles like mendips or pantiles but work a treat with plain tiles slates and stonewolds. I’m guessing you do all your perimeters in muck work. Again, valleys and gables in dry systems are super quick and look pretty too. I wonder if u use segmental ridge all over or do u use 1/3 round on the hips to avoid that top ridge swinging up where it meets the mitre? I like the fact that u keep your tile cuts central to the hip and so avoid muck spilling into the roof void. The amateur wouldn’t appreciate that would cause water ingress. They think that so long as it’s under the ridge tile that it doesn’t matter but I’ve seen the hip rafter start to rot out due to muck having spilt into the central void. I’ve often wondered what that fake muck is like. That stuff you buy in premixed bags. Really weird gruff. It looks like plasticine and is supposed to be completely waterproof and permanent. I’d love to try it but it’s well expensive. Well u bedded a nice tidy hip. I didn’t see the mitre but I’m guessing u got that looking good too. I’ll come and do some work with u if u fancy it and exchange ideas and techniques. I have no labourers at present so I’m finding it hard working alone. Roofing is. Or a one man job, eh? Good work fellas.

[@s.wilson5675]

Fantastic job. You're an artist in my eyes. I had idiots do my hip ridges and when I pointed it out to them how messy it looked they just couldn't see it! I witheld money from the total amount payable but would've rather paid full amount for a proper job!

[@zorg1010tube]

Definitely the best video on the subject I've seen so far. Quality work 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Wow, thanks Mirek! Take care 👍

[@lokigames5091]

Excellent work gents , always apreciate watcing a craftsman at his trade.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Loki, have an awesome week! 👍

[@brianwitton5061]

Not all roofing jobs are done this good,very professional job,well done.

[@BuildWithAE]

Many thanks Brian, take care 👍

[@TheeJoshJ]

Amazing work. Gotta respect the tidiness and attention to detail. Cracking guy to work for and learn from

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Josh much appreciated will is a credit to the industry all the best Tony 👍

[@JohnChappell-fh5sb]

Your good man. Worked with a fella who would lay each ridge one by one using only a chalk line and they were mint. Wish I had watched a bit closer.

[@TheLondonForever00]

I've got to say will I've learned so much from watching you work... You have a great teaching method and extremely clear and concise. I look forward to more from you. Thanks A&E team. 👍👌

[@philwaters9751]

Super dooper chaps... Love to see this stuff done well... ;-)