ColHut Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Steve Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanllan Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Lead was/is also used on hipped roofs. See picture. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColHut Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks all. Much appreciated regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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