It’s the highest point of any roof slope, making it more exposed than most other parts of a roof. Tip: Set the top tiles/slates as close to the apex of the roof as possible to achieve at least 75mm of lap between the ridge tiles and the top tiles/slates.Ī ridge is the horizontal junction between two roof slopes (duo ridge), or a roof slope and a vertical wall below a roof slope, (mono ridge). Continental clay ridges have lengths from 330mm to 500mm. UK manufactured concrete and clay ridge tiles tend to be available in two lengths – 450mm and 300mm.
Ridge tiles are made in widths ranging between 215mm and 340mm, according to their shape, material and manufacturer. For a weather-tight joint the ridge tiles should over-lap roof tiles, or slates, by a minimum of 75mm on each slope. Or using opposites to attract, for example a slate tile with a clay buff ridge, read on for a better understanding of this crucial roof detail.Ĭurved or angled, whatever shape you choose your ridge tiles bridge the gap between the roof slopes. Whether you are looking to seamless match your ridge slate/tile to your roofing material e.g. Rounded hips are traditional with rounded tiles and blend your ridge and hips to your roof Our clay, slate and concrete ridge and hip tiles have all been carefully chosen to suit the vast variety of roofing across the country and are available in different shapes and colours. It’s important not to underestimate the increased character and curb appeal the right ridge and hips will provide. And when an unobtrusive repair job is called for, find the perfect match to your existing tiles from leading manufacturers in our listings.Ī terracotta ridge tile can look great with a slate
Hips don t lie cover professional#
Our range includes ridge and hips for the perfect look and a professional finish on your new roofing project. In a tweet: Her hips don't lie, and neither does the audience who loved it.When considering your ridge and hips options we stock a selection of tiles in different materials - clay, slate and concrete. Low point: That she didn't bring on Beyoncé for Beautiful Liar (or indeed at all). Not to mention sections where the singer humps the amplifiers. High point: She Wolf, a reminder that more pop songs should have outbreaks of howling in them. There may be better ways to spend sunset on a Saturday than gyrating to Shakira with a cocktail in your hand, but watching the Cribs moan about "corporate indie" while serving it up isn't it. Who's watching: Over on the Other Stage, the Cribs sneer: "I don't know why you're watching us when you could be watching Shakira." At which point, members of the audience think "Hmm, good point" and leg it over.
Yet it's the hits that seal the deal: Underneath Your Clothes, She Wolf, Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie are all irresistible and performed with aplomb. A slinky cover of Islands by the xx (renamed Explore for some reason) is a nod to the indie kids, and she even wins over football fans with the unlikely claim that she's going to watch England v Germany in "an old pub in the East End of London", before playing her World Cup anthem Waka Waka.
What happened: Ever since Kylie was booked to play the festival, pop has raised eyebrows among the Glastonbury hardcore, but Shakira slots in effortlessly. The crowd are less clad after a boiling afternoon – during a torrid Whatever, Wherever, some rows look like a carpet of undulating chest hair. Where and when: Pyramid stage, 6.45pm Saturday.ĭress code: Considerably more clothes than she wears for the She Wolf video – tight black trousers and a sleeveless T-shirt.