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Suitable for a variety of rafter pitches, as the name suggests. Universal or legged angle ridge tiles are a concrete angled ridge tile with a short vertical up-stand along the edge.These should be jointed with mortar unless you are using a dry-fix ridge system. Capped angle and capped half round ridge tiles are so called because they have a raised section at one end (cap) that laps onto the end of the next ridge tile, to protect the butt joint.Angled ridge tiles are popular with flat interlocking tiles and slates.Third round ridge are avaialble to match on the hips. Primarily used on profiled interlocking tile roofs or traditional plain tile roofs on the ridge line in conjunction. Suitable for use on both the ridge and hip of the roof. Half-round ridge tiles are the most popular shape, especially for plain tiles pantiles and profiled interlocking tiles.These are traditionally installed with mortar and nailed. They have a raised area like a ladies bonnet. Bonnet hip tiles suit a greater variety of pitches.Arris hip tiles are designed to suit a specific roof pitch and are ‘spot bedded’ and nailed.Therefore it's down to the overall size and style of your home. Some roofs only have ridges, while some roofs only have hips on them, and other roofs have a combination of ridges, hips, and/or valleys. The sides all have some degree of slope, although not usually that steep. Therefore access can often be difficult.Ī roof where all sides slope downward is called a “hipped roof”. A ridge is one of the last parts of the roof to be completed. It’s the highest point of any roof slope, making it more exposed than most other parts of a roof. Tip: Set the top tiles/slates as close to the apex of the roof as possible to achieve at least 75mm of lap between the ridge tiles and the top tiles/slates.Ī ridge is the horizontal junction between two roof slopes (duo ridge), or a roof slope and a vertical wall below a roof slope, (mono ridge). Continental clay ridges have lengths from 330mm to 500mm. UK manufactured concrete and clay ridge tiles tend to be available in two lengths – 450mm and 300mm. Ridge tiles are made in widths ranging between 215mm and 340mm, according to their shape, material and manufacturer. For a weather-tight joint the ridge tiles should over-lap roof tiles, or slates, by a minimum of 75mm on each slope. Or using opposites to attract, for example a slate tile with a clay buff ridge, read on for a better understanding of this crucial roof detail.Ĭurved or angled, whatever shape you choose your ridge tiles bridge the gap between the roof slopes. Whether you are looking to seamless match your ridge slate/tile to your roofing material e.g. Rounded hips are traditional with rounded tiles and blend your ridge and hips to your roof Our clay, slate and concrete ridge and hip tiles have all been carefully chosen to suit the vast variety of roofing across the country and are available in different shapes and colours. It’s important not to underestimate the increased character and curb appeal the right ridge and hips will provide. And when an unobtrusive repair job is called for, find the perfect match to your existing tiles from leading manufacturers in our listings.Ī terracotta ridge tile can look great with a slate
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Our range includes ridge and hips for the perfect look and a professional finish on your new roofing project. When considering your ridge and hips options we stock a selection of tiles in different materials - clay, slate and concrete.