Repointing Roof Verge

This is how i cement roof tiles pointing the verge in with two coats of cement the cement i use has black dye mix in it to help match the roof tiles in colo.

Repointing roof verge.

If there are repairs to be done on the roof replace worn out tiles and make sure the entire surface is covered. This is a typical 3 1 roofer s mix 3 parts sand and one part cement. Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater. The plactizer will make the mixture easy to work with slow down the drying time and prevent cracks.

The correct mix ratio is 3 parts sand to 1 part cement this is much stronger than bricklayers use 5 1 as the cement on the roof must withstand more driving rain than a typic. Obtain clean water and wet the surface using a brush. Use a soft brush to wipe away debris particles and dust that build upon the verge as a result of chiseling. Repointing a tile verge without removing the tiles and rebedding them on a mortar base is pretty much a waste of time.

Showing a nice bit of work pointing a verge on the end of the roof on this home in sheffield. A cement mortar is known as roof bedding. Once the tiles start to get detached it is time for re bedding. Rebedding roof verges by making necessary repairments.

Colours include slate grey black brown and red. When a slate verge is being replaced then it will be repointed as the slates are secured by nails rather than mortar. Bedding is important because without it the roof might start splitting as the tiles have a high chance of getting loose and falling out. Bear in mind that as time will pass the bedding will gradually wear out.