Corner Shop

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Brilliant yet again
@jpalm32 said:

Great! Question-What is that on the top of roof, tiles?
What is its function?
The main roof slopes are thatched [straw/reeds].
To protect the top of the roof - the ' ridge' - which is most exposed to the weather - various UK/Irish regions have different detailing.
But it is basically a ridge capping of ornamental thatching.
This kind of thatched ridge is best made of a more pliable, better bonding material than reeds: winter wheat straw is preferred for this and it is held in place by wooden spars.
There are two basic forms of ridge: flush and block.
A flush ridge is flush with the rest of the roof line and does not stand out from it much.
A block ridge [as is this one] is more built up and then cut to form a, sometimes ornate, block that is raised very visibly over the rest of the roof: it's like a mini-roof capping the main-roof!
Each type does the job of sealing the roof at the ridge.
The choice of which to use is usually one of aesthetics and/or local tradition.
Flush ridges are somewhat more understated, whereas block ridges stand out more and can be cut in very elaborate styles.
Thatchers each have their own distinctive style of these ridge patterns.
Experts can tell who thatched a building by looking at the ridge line.
Because it's relatively separate from the main roof, once weathered, a block ridge can perhaps be more readily replaced, if needs be...

tadema

Thank you everyone.
John, once again TIG to the rescue I was unsure of it's purpose! Thanks TIG.
Stephan, I've been called much worse than a frog

A few small alterations...
John

Bryan K

Haha. Again you try to trick us with photographs.

I'm not falling for it!

Not I tell you!

Mike Lucey

'Sweet!' .... excuse the pun John

Daniel

I think you out did yourself with this one, John.

andybot

WOW! Your texturing is just breathtaking!

jo-ke

this weekend I've been to scottland and when I saw these little old houses, they always reminded me of your perfect renders!

tadema

Thank you for the kind comments everyone, here's the model if anybody wants to throw some textures on her and mess about.
Jo-ke, hope you enjoyed Scotland, there's some great parts but it's always weather dependant!
John

Corner Shop untextured.skp