Repointing Roof Ridge Tiles

The tiles are cleaned to remove the old cement and the roofers will prepare and use a 3 1 mix to bed the tiles.

Repointing roof ridge tiles.

To mechanically fix the ridge we need to use a screw to clamp down the ridge tile into a solid section of ridge timber beneath which has in turn been solidly secured to the roof structure. The reference pricing basis is a 10 metres long roof ridge and involves the removal and inspection of the ridge tiles. The ridge timber or ridge tree is secured to the apex of the rafters through the use of a batten strap. Ridge tiles re bedding is a staple job for most roofers and should not take more than a day.

Repointing is the process of repairing damaged mortar in brick work masonry or roof tiling. Broken cracked or otherwise damaged mortar is the primary entry point for moisture into the home. With 28 years exp. The cement is prone to cracking and shifting.

You may also need repointing for roofing built after 1995. Repointing roof tiles is commonly recommended to replace the cement mortar used for pointing before 1995.