Clay ridge tiles
Tudor makes five handmade clay ridge tiles (hog’s back, half round, third round, baby and mono) and vented versions of the hog’s back and half round. Each clay ridge tile is about 310 mm (12 in) long and made from the same clay and sand as our roof tiles.
Five ridge shapes and two vented ridges
The numbers match our printed fittings chart, so you can order by number.
Hog’s back ridge
Catalogue no. 1
An angled ridge with a rounded peak.
Half round ridge
Catalogue no. 2
A semicircular ridge, the most familiar shape.
Third round ridge
Catalogue no. 3
A shallower curve than the half round.
Baby ridge
Catalogue no. 4
A smaller round ridge.
Mono ridge
Catalogue no. 5
For the top of a mono-pitch (single slope) roof.
Hog’s back vented ridge
Catalogue no. 6
The hog’s back ridge with a discreet vent slot.
Half round vented ridge
Catalogue no. 7
The half round ridge with a discreet vent slot.
Vented clay ridge tiles
The vented hog’s back and half round ridges each have a slot that lets air out along the ridge line, with a free vent area of 2,580 mm² (4 in²) per ridge. They give natural ventilation only and can’t take soil pipes or extractor fans: for those, use our Under-Tile or In-Tile vents.
Bat access ridges
We can cut an 18 mm bat access into the side of a ridge tile, so bats can reach the ridge space inside the loft. About bat access.
Fittings are fired separately from tiles, so a slight difference in shade between ridges and tiles is normal for clay. The Roof Tile Association explains why in its guide to achieving the best visual effect.
Ridge tiles: specification
| Length (nominal) | About 310 mm (12 in) |
|---|---|
| Shapes | Hog’s back, half round, third round, baby, mono |
| Vented ridges | Hog’s back and half round, 2,580 mm² free area each |
| Colours | All standard Tudor colours |
| Standard | BS EN 1304, UKCA and CE marked |
Figures are nominal averages: handmade tiles vary slightly by design. E&OE.
Made to BS EN 1304 with UKCA and CE marking, and tested every year by Lucideon, a UKAS-accredited laboratory. See the certificates.
Colours
Made in every colour of the Tudor range, each packed separately so your roofer can blend them on site.
Questions about ridge tiles
How long is a clay ridge tile?
About 310 mm (12 in). Like every handmade fitting, each one varies slightly.
Which ridge shape should I choose?
On a repair, match the shape already on the roof. For a new roof, ask for samples, or ask us for an address near you where you can see each shape in place.
Can ridge tiles be vented?
Yes. The hog’s back and half round ridges come in vented versions with 2,580 mm² of free area each, for natural ventilation only.
Do ridge tiles match the roof tiles?
They are made from the same clay and sands. Fittings are fired separately, so a slight shade difference is normal, and roofers blend it in on site.
Also in the range
Hip and valley tilesBonnet, Kent, Sussex and eyebrow hips, and a universal valley tile.
Roof ventilationThe invisible Under-Tile vent, the low-profile In-Tile vent and vented ridges.
Bat access tilesA tunnel tile and ridge access that let bats back into the roof.
Handmade plain tilesThe classic nibbed clay tile, 265 × 165 mm, with a deep double camber.
See the tiles before you choose
We deliver samples by hand wherever we can, and you are welcome at the factory in Lydd by appointment.