I Messed Up…BASTARD HIP ROOF Part 3

In this final episode of How to Build a Bastard Hip Roof, I tackle one of the most difficult details in roof carpentry - getting equal soffits on the outside and a vaulted ceiling to line up perfectly inside. After 20+ years on the tools, even I wasn’t sure this was possible… and along the way I made a few mistakes. But that’s the reality of building: problem-solving, adapting on site, and learning as you go. Full House Extension Playlist 🏠 click here ⬇️    • Haskell House Extension   👉 In this video you’ll see: • How to set out and cut a bastard hip roof • The challenges of equal vs unequal soffits • Why vaulted ceilings complicate hip roof geometry • Step-by-step rafter and jack rafter setting out • My mistake with height above plate – and how to avoid it • The design solution we created for the client Whether you’re an apprentice carpenter, a builder, or just love watching complex builds, this episode shows the real process of tackling unusual roof details. ⚒️ What you’ll learn: • Why equal soffits and vaulted ceilings may be impossible to combine • How to adjust for different roof pitches • Tips for fixing wall plates, straps, and jack rafters • How to turn a construction problem into a design feature Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:18 – Can you get equal soffits outside & ceilings to meet inside? (Bastard hip roof challenge) 01:52 – Setting up a dummy corner to achieve equal soffits & find your hip line 03:21 – How to set up a string line to the centre of a bastard hip 04:23 – Marking out your hip line on the wall plate 05:23 – How to establish the correct height above plate for a bastard hip 06:51 – Working out bevel angles & offset from the centre line 09:34 – First attempt at cutting hip bevels & test fitting 10:26 – Mistake! Where I went wrong on my bastard hip roof 10:50 – Explaining the error, the fix, and asking: is it even possible? 12:54 – Take 2: Cutting the bastard hip for ceilings to meet inside (but unequal soffits outside) 15:20 – How to mark out and cut jack rafters step by step 18:13 – Making sure your roof framing complies with building regulations 20:32 – How I fix wall plate straps (simple method) 21:27 – Why I use resin capsules instead of tubes of anchor resin 22:53 – Summary intro: breaking down the key lessons learned 23:18 – Point 1: Content creation tip – film everything first! 23:50 – Point 2: Things don’t always go to plan in building – problem solving is key 24:18 – Point 3: Why equal soffits + vaulted ceilings may be impossible (prove me wrong!) 27:16 – Point 4: My design solution – oak frame & oversized eaves veranda detail 29:08 – Final point: How to approach bastard hips for your desired outcome (learn from my mistake) 📌 Don’t forget to leave a comment if you’ve ever solved this problem differently – I’d love to hear your approach! 🔔 Subscribe for more building tips, project updates, and behind-the-scenes looks at our signature homes! ☻ Lets Connect: Follow me on Instagram:   / kippaxsignaturehomes   Facebook -   / kippaxsignaturehomes   Visit my website https://www.kippaxsignaturehomes.co.uk #Roofing #Carpentry #HipRoof #BastardHipRoof #RoofConstruction #BuildingTips #VaultedCeiling