David Nebenzahl wrote in news:4d3cd7e8$0$2401
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So say a guy wants to build a polygonal structure. Say an 8-sided
gazebo. When roofing it, how would he finish the very peak? Assume using
asphalt composition shingles. No fancy ornament at the tip-top
(weathervane or other dingleberry), but a neat peak is desired.

Is there a special cap you can buy for this? Like maybe a star-shaped
deal? Or would he just cut some shingles and layer them to seal the peak?

Also curious how this would have been done around the turn of the (20th)
century, using composition shingles available then.



David, David, David. Have you learned nothing here? errr, duct tape.