臺灣傳統建築中屋脊的正脊與垂脊銜接處樣式，以「燕尾」及「脊頭」為主，「燕尾」是於正脊成曲線向上揚起而尾端分叉為兩支，垂脊則往上頂住正脊的「上馬路」之屋脊，主要用於廳堂等主要空間；「脊頭」又稱為箍頭（Khoo-thâu）、鵝頭（Gô-thâu）或棟頭，過去部分學者常以「馬背」稱之，其特徵為垂脊與正脊銜接處成鼓狀凸起。 In traditional Taiwanese architecture, the style of the roof ridge and eave end on the rooftop is mainly characterized by "swallowtail" and "ridge head" designs. The "swallowtail" refers to the curved upward end of the ridge, splitting into two branches, while the eave end is designed to fit snugly against the "upper road" of the roof ridge, primarily used in main halls and important spaces. The "ridge head," also known as "Khoo-thâu," "Gô-thâu," or "ridge cap", is sometimes referred to as "horseback" by certain scholars. It is characterized by a bulging and convex joint where the eave end meets the roof ridge.

臺灣傳統建築中屋脊的正脊與垂脊銜接處樣式，以「燕尾」及「脊頭」為主，「燕尾」是於正脊成曲線向上揚起而尾端分叉為兩支，垂脊則往上頂住正脊的「上馬路」之屋脊，主要用於廳堂等主要空間；「脊頭」又稱為箍頭（Khoo-thâu）、鵝頭（Gô-thâu）或棟頭，過去部分學者常以「馬背」稱之，其特徵為垂脊與正脊銜接處成鼓狀凸起。文資傳匠工坊於本年度規劃漢式瓦作班為期15天之培訓課程，規劃學科及術科實作課程，術科課程則以「燕尾脊」之屋脊形式為課程實作主軸，並以2023年漢式大木作班術科實作之「疊斗式」棟架為課程延伸，於疊斗式棟架施作燕尾脊為術科課程實作主軸，邀請重要保存技術保存者擔任術科講師指導學員燕尾脊之工法。透過傳統漢式建築瓦作及燕尾屋脊的仿作，讓學員掌握傳統漢式瓦作保存修復的技術，並能運用於文化資產的修復工作上。

In traditional Taiwanese architecture, the style of the roof ridge and eave end on the rooftop is mainly characterized by "swallowtail" and "ridge head" designs. The "swallowtail" refers to the curved upward end of the ridge, splitting into two branches, while the eave end is designed to fit snugly against the "upper road" of the roof ridge, primarily used in main halls and important spaces. The "ridge head," also known as "Khoo-thâu," "Gô-thâu," or "ridge cap", is sometimes referred to as "horseback" by certain scholars. It is characterized by a bulging and convex joint where the eave end meets the roof ridge.
The Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship Workshop has planned a 15-day training program for Han-style tile making in this year. The program includes theoretical and practical courses, with the practical course focused on the "swallowtail ridge" design as the main topic. Building on the "Dieh-Dou" timber frame practiced in the 2023 Han-style Wooden Construction Class, the "swallowtail ridge" will be the primary practical subject in this tile work class. Skilled traditional craftsman and preservers of important techniques are invited to serve as instructors to guide the participants in mastering the craftsmanship of the "swallowtail ridge."
By engaging in the imitation of traditional Han-style tile making and the construction of "swallowtail" roof ridges, the participants will acquire skills in preserving and restoring traditional Han-style tile works, which can be applied to the restoration work of cultural heritage sites.