Thatched Ridges
The ridge is the top of the roof and the style of thatching varies, depending on material, local tradition or customer choice. Listed buildings require listed building consent to change from one ridge type to another.
Block Ridge
A block ridge is one where a block of thatch is put on
top of the roof, usually about 4 inches thick. This may be a straight
cut ridge or a patterned (ornamental) one.
Flush
A flush ridge may also be called a turnover, wrapover
or buttup ridge. These ridges as described are flush with the main
coatwork and are usually decorated with a spar pattern. These ridges
are commonly associated with Longstraw roofs but may be applied to any
roof if desired (exception being a listed property with an existing
block ridge which would required listed building consent for any
change).
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