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Ridging.

Ridging is the capping put in place along the apex of the roof and can be completed in various styles. Visit our photo gallery to see examples.

Block cut pattern - shapes cut out from a thick layer of reed laid along the top course of coatwork. We favour an alternating Vee and scallop design.
Flush Ridge - as the name suggests this type of ridge melts into the line of the coatwork.
Saddle/Wrapover - achieved by placing a bent yealm over the apex on top of ridge rolls and reverses to produce a waterproof capping.
Butt-up - a layer of reed laid along the length of the top course of coatwork with one side [the predominant weather facing elevation] standing slightly proud.

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