Pyramid Roof Sheathing

The Pyramid Roof Sheathing calculator computes the number of 4x8s need to cover the four faces a pyramid hip roof based on the dimensions.  

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (S) Side-Span of Roof
• (P) Pitch (choose pitch from list)
• (oH) Overhang

Pyramid Roof Sheathing (sA): The calculator returns the area in square feet (ft²) and the number of 4x8s sheets to cover roof.

The Math / Science

Pyramid Hip Roof

A Pyramid Hip Roof is a special case of a hip roof where the hips come to a single point and do not form a ridge line.  All four faces create triangular ends (faces) to the roof which are all exposed to rain and snow from above and require roofing material.

The specifications of a Pyramid Hip Roof can be defined by a span, pitch and overhang (see diagram). These calculators compute the area, hip ridge lengths and materials required for a pyramid hip roof.

Roofing Materials

The roofing materials to cover a pyramid roof include:

• 4x8 sheathing
• purlins
• underlayment
• shingles (3 tab, architectural and ridge)
• metal panels and trim

Pyramid Hip Roof Geometries

A pyramid hip roof is geometrically a square based pyramid.  The surface area and four hip ridge lengths can be computed using simple trigonometry using the span, including overhang and the pitch. 

The photograph shows two sheds located in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia that have pyramid hip roofs.

Pyramid Hip Roof Calculators

• Shingles for a Pyramid Roof: Number of shingles (normal and ridge), roofing nails and cost estimate.
• 4x8 Sheathing for a Pyramid Roof: Number of 4x8 sheathing needed to cover roof.
• Underlayment for a Pyramid Roof: Square feet of underlayment and estimated cost.
• Metal Panels for a Pyramid Roof: Metal panels, hip ridge trims, and angle.
• Purlins for a Pyramid Roof: Number of rows of purlins and the length of each row.
• Pyramid Roof Geometries: Surface area, volume, lengths of hips, face length, base area of a pyramid.

Roofing Calculators

• Surface Area of a Hip Roof
• Metal for a Hip Roof
• Shingles for a Hip Roof
• Purlins for a Hip Roof

All prices are for one bundle of shingles which cover 33.33 ft². 

Roof Calculators

• Gabled Roof
  • Area of Gable Roof
  • 4x8 Sheathing for Gable Roof
  • Cost of Sheathing for Gable Roof
  • Purlins for a Gable Roof
  • Metal for a Gable Roof
  • Shingles for a Gable Roof
  • Cost of Shingles for a Gable Roof
  • Nails for Gable Roof Sheathing
  • Roofing Nails for a Gable Roof
• Hip Roof
  • Surface Area of a Hip Roof
  • Purlins for a Hip Roof
  • Metal for a Hip Roof
  • Shingles for a Hip Roof
  • Cost of Shingles for a Hip Roof
• Shed Roof
  • Trusses for a Shed Roof
  • 4x8s for a Shed Roof
  • Shingles for a Shed Roof
  • Cost of Shingles for Shed Roof
  • Purlins for a Shed Roof
  • Metal for a Shed Roof
  • Metal for a Shed (Roof and Walls)
• Dormers
  • Metal for Dormers
  • 4x8s for Dormers
  • Shingles for Dormers
  • Purlins for Dormers

Building Calculators

• Total Building Materials Calculator
• Pitch of a Roof - Computes angle of incline in the roof in both degrees and rise over 12" run (e.g. 26.6^o : 6/12) based on the length of the rise and run.
• Number of Trusses Needed for a Roof - number of trusses needed based on the roof width and the truss spacing.
• 4x8s needed for a roof - Calculates the number of 4x8 sheets needed to cover a roof.
• Roofing nails needed for a roof - Calculates the number of roofing nails needed for a roof in normal and high wind conditions.
• Number and Length of Metal Roof Panels - Computes the length and number of metal panels and trim pieces for a metal roof.
• Screws for a Metal Roof - Computes the number of screws needed for a metal roof.
• Number and Length of Purlins for a Roof - Computes the number of purlins for a roof based on dimensions and spacing.
• Number and Length of Rafters - Computes the number and length of rafter boards based on roof dimensions and spacing.
• Number and Length of Rafter and Collar ties - Computes the number and length of rafter ties and collar ties based on roof dimensions and spacing.
• Number and Length of wall top and bottom wall plates
• Number of Studs for a Room
• Number of Studs in a Wall
• Room Interior Area (wall and ceiling)
• Cubic Feet in a Room (volume)
• Number of 4x8 or 4x12 Sheets for a Room
• Number and Length of Floor Joists
• Number of Joist Hangers
• Compute the Cost of Floor Joists
• Compute iJoists for larger floors
• Compute the Number of 4x8 Sheets to cover the Deck or Floor
• Compute the number of Decking Boards to cover the deck or floor

Roofing Geometry Calculators

• Pitch to Slope
• Pitch to Angle
• Rise over Run to Angle
• Interface Angle
• Interface Angle from Rise over Run