Ridge Tiles On A Roof

We offer a small range of ridge dragons gargoyles and finials on angled and half round ridge tiles to suit most roofs.

Ridge tiles on a roof.

Then attach the top course tiling battens over the brackets. The top of pitched slate and tiled roofs i e. In the 1800 s ornate ridge roof finials were traditionally fitted to most gables for those that could afford to provide originality. The angular ridge tiles are usually used for slate roofs each profile are illustrated below.

Our huge range of ridge and hip tiles and accessories help you achieve a perfect finish. Cedar shakes shingles. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The ridge is usually sealed by ridge tiles which sit astride the apex and overlap onto the roof covering on both sides.

Ridge tiles bear the brunt of the elements and are more susceptible to damage than all other tiles on your roof. Concrete clay roof tiles. Before fixing the top course tiling batten fix the ridge batten brackets to each rafter where needed. This should be the final step in the process of installation.

After you have completed the fields that is the broad surfaces of the roof you will need to cap the tops with special ridge tiles. To install ridge tiles using this system begin by laying the roof underlay and battens in the normal manner leaving a 5mm continuous gap in the underlay at the roof apex. Gaf timbertex royal slate double layer hip and ridge cap roofing shingles 20 lin. These are rounded and depending upon design can either be laid out end to end or in an overlapping style.

We ve arranged our products into handy categories from concrete and clay ridge tiles and hip tiles to flexipoint flexible pointing compound so you can quickly locate what you need. Gaf timbertex amber wheat double layer hip and. The universal angle ridge tile is suitable for use on both the ridge and hip of the roof. Please also see our reclaimed finials for second hand ridge roof dragons and ridge roof finials.

Mortar weakens with age and exposure to the elements the freeze thaw cycle and combined with high winds may cause ridge tiles to loosen. Two commonly used profiles for ridge tiles are half round and angular. Install the ridge tiles.