plasticpigeon
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At the apex of some pitched roofs, often above windows on the front of victorian and edwardian houses where the barge boards meet there is a wooden finial. It seems that the slates or tiles are cut around the finial. I have often wondered what the detailing is to stop water going down the back of the finial and rotting the roof at that point. Does anyone know? Here is a picture of a signal box which illustrates what I mean.