Ridge roll

Ridge roll

A wood strip, rounded on top, which is used to finish the ridge of a roof, often covered with lead sheathing; a metal or tile covering which caps the ridge of a roof.

hip roll, ridge roll

A rounded strip of wood, tile, metal, or composition material which is used to cover and finish the hip of a roof.

ridge roll

ridge roll 1. A wood strip, rounded on top, which is used to finish the ridge of a roof; often covered with lead sheeting. 2. A metal, tile, or asbestos-cement covering which caps the ridge of a roof; also called a hip roll or ridgecap.