Repointing Roof Ridge Tiles

Repointing roof tiles is commonly recommended to replace the cement mortar used for pointing before 1995.

Repointing roof ridge tiles. You may also need repointing for roofing built after 1995. Broken cracked or otherwise damaged mortar is the primary entry point for moisture into the home. 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. Jad our qualified roofing specialist teaches you how to point your tiles using monier s flexible pointing for ridge tiles in this instructional video.

Repointing is the process of repairing damaged mortar in brick work masonry or roof tiling. The ridge timber or ridge tree is secured to the apex of the rafters through the use of a batten strap. Flexible pointing material helps to eliminate these drawbacks. The reference pricing basis is a 10 metres long roof ridge and involves the removal and inspection of the ridge tiles.

With 28 years exp. Ridge tiles re bedding is a staple job for most roofers and should not take more than a day.