Ridge capping on slate roofs, 1900-1930

[ColHut]

G'day All,

 

Just wondering how the ridges were finished on slate roofs?. Rolled copper, steel painted with  terne? clay ridge tiles?  My limited research suggests any or all of the above.. My consideration is mainly for railway related buildings.

 

regards.

[eastglosmog]

There were (and are) a wide variety of methods.  Sandstone blocks carved into a "V" shape were common.  Ridge tiles were also used.  See attached photo for examples of both.

 

[Killybegs]

Quoting from 'Building Technology' by Ivor Seeley,

 

Ridges and hips may be covered by half-round, segmental or angular tiles, preferably Staffordshire blue or tinted terracotta or be formed with a 50mm diameter wood roll covered with code nr 5 or code nr 6 lead sheet, 450 to 500mm wide, lapped 75mm at joints and secured with screws and lead tacks.

[SP Steve]

On 18/01/2020 at 18:44, Killybegs said:

Ridges and hips may be covered by half-round, segmental or angular tiles, preferably Staffordshire blue or tinted terracotta .....

 

 

Edited February 20, 2022 by SP Steve

[Tanllan]

Lead was/is also used on hipped roofs. See picture.

 

Geoff

 

[ColHut]

Thanks all.

 

Much appreciated

 

regards.