"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
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"harry" wrote in message
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On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 10:28:22 UTC, John Rumm wrote:
On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles
in
place until the mortar sets ? ...

They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the
mortar fails.


Especially on slate/similar smooth roofs.

what?.....surely you would have a concealed lead soaker ?


no you are correct I have seen them with hip tiles...I think.....