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The ridge of a roof needs to be waterproofed. This can be done with lead or ridge tiles. Terracotta ridge tiles were often used; early on these were very elaborate but became more simple by 1900.
The pictures here represent styles of ridge tile found on old buildings.
If you need to find replacements, we may be able to help you find them; please quote the number when contacting us.
We don't sell ridge tiles but know the companies which stock the popular designs (marked with *).
The less common designs can be bought from architectural salvage yards - if you can find one which has the pattern you need. A few companies can make replacements but inevitably this costs more; we can put you in touch with companies who offer this service. This is very expensive if you only need a few, but can be reasonable if you need 100.
Ridge tiles were either plain, with a roll or with a vertical crest:
Plain Ridge Tile* - Bricks & Brass code RT01
Roll-Top* - RT02
Two Hole Hexagonal Crest* - RT05Examples of crests are:
Plain Crest - RT03
Three Hole Crest - RT04
Three Tooth Cogged Crest - RT06
Two Tooth Cogged Crest - RT07
Three Slot Crest - RT08
Double Trefoil Crest - RT09
Double Round Arch Crest - RT10
Triple High Arch Crest - RT11 (see Double Arch version below) 
Two Wave Crest - RT12
Double Six Point Star - RT16
Punched Three Tooth Crest - RT17
Two Tooth Two Slot Crest - RT18And some photographic examples:
Fleur d'Lys Crest* - RT13
Toothed Crest* - RT14
Triple Gothic Arch Crest - RT15
Double High Arch Crest - RT21
pierced, ribbed and toothed - RT20 (rare)
If you sell original or make reproduction tiles, please contact us.