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| Combing Ridge | A term used to describe an installation of finishing slate at the ridge of a roof whereby the slates on one side project beyond to the apex of the ridge. |
| Ridge | The line where two planes of roof intersect, forming the highest point on the roof that runs the entire length of the roof. |
| Ridge Cap | Material applied over the ridge or hip of a roof. |
| Ridge Course | The final course of roofing applied that covers the area where two or more roof planes intersect. |
| Ridge Vent | An exhaust venting device located at the ridge of a roof that works in conjunction with a starter or under eave soffit vent and is used to ventilate attics. Ridge vents and their cooperative starter or soffit vents should be installed at a 1:1 ratio in order to function properly. |