Boston ridge

Boston ridge

[′bȯs·tən ‚rij]
(building construction)
A method of applying shingles to the ridge of a house by which the shingles alternate in overlap from one side of the ridge to the other.

Boston hip, Boston ridge, shingle ridge finish

Boston hip
A style of finishing a shingle, slate, or tile hip roof; the shingles are laid in two parallel rows which overlap at the hip; alternate courses overlap in opposite directions, providing a weatherproof joint.
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