Its ability to better withstand high winds makes hip roofs a preferred choice when hurricanes or tornadoes pose a potential threat. Homes that experience a lot of snow, however, will do better with a gabled roof. Most hip roofs are designed to have a gradual pitch, while the pitch of a gabled roof is much steeper. With the former, snow doesn’t slide off nearly as easily, so it accumulates faster on a hipped roof and puts more pressure on the house.
Stylistically, some may prefer the consistency offered by a hipped roof. All four sides extend the same length, creating even lines that one might find more appealing. However, consistency comes with an inherent downside. Since the roof is widened on all four sides, a hipped roof requires additional bracing. The extra bracing takes up more attic space and leaves you less room for storage, while the vaulted interior of a gable roof doesn’t have this problem.
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