Victorian Roof Ridge Tiles

There are lot of traditional flat shingle tile roofs in the northeast says mccabe.

Victorian roof ridge tiles.

Ornamental terracotta ridge tiles can be seen adorning the apex of many a victorian roof. Tiles are especially susceptible to wind damage. From blue angled vented to terracotta fancy ridge there is sure to be a roof tile that is perfect for any building project. We offer a small range of ridge dragons gargoyles and finials on angled and half round ridge tiles to suit most roofs.

Norman victorian roof shingles are available with ornamental ridge tiles finials hip shingles cresting and folded valley. Flat shingle tiles really complement a colonial style or traditional style home clay tile use ebbed when the romanesque and revival styles grew passe but rebounded after 1900 as a near perfect roof for arts crafts houses. Spanish clay tiles for example won t be a good match for a victorian period home. Please also see our reclaimed finials for second hand ridge roof dragons and ridge roof.

Clay roofing is durable and long lasting but it s important to match clay tiles with the victorian period. Ridge hip tiles our huge range of ridge and hip tiles and accessories help you achieve a perfect finish. 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. Original victorian ridge tiles are a charming architectural feature well worth preserving and can often be repaired or replicas made using broken old pieces as a template.

In the 1800 s ornate ridge roof finials were traditionally fitted to most gables for those that could afford to provide originality. Norman shingles are produced in galvanized steel or solid copper. We also have a range of finnials that are the perfect finishing touch to a roof. While asphalt roofs weren t used during the victorian period they can be made to resemble victorian style roofing such as wood shakes or slate.

A more traditional mortared look can also be achieved by bedding the ridge tiles in the normal way but using a clip and screw between the ridge tiles to create a mechanical fixing before the mortar goes off but this method does not provide any insulation though this can be provided elsewhere on the roof with tile vents. A batch of angled ridged tiles with an angle of 110 these ridge tiles are handmade angles and sizes may slightly view details a single decorative ridge tiles with a 85 angle. The tileline ridgeroll system will allow for mechanical fixing of ornamental ridge tiles whilst providing ventilation in the roof click here for more info. Should they become loose they can be secured by being re bedded in mortar.