Ridge replacement and full re-glazing.

Our client had suffered long term leaks, from the ridge on their roof lantern.  Both ridge bosses, where the rafters meet, were split on their laminated joints and re-sealing only afforded a short term temporary repair.  The bosses were an integral part of the ridge construction so to secure a long term solution it was decided that the complete ridge should be replaced.  

The lantern was carefully dismantled and stored while the ridge was returned to the workshops for use as a template.  The complete new ridge section was made with a modified joint less top cap, eliminating the ball finials for a more contemporary appearance.  The lantern was re-built upgrading all the roof units to current thermal specification.