Repointing Roof Verge

Rebedding roof verges by making necessary repairments.

Repointing roof verge.

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. Colours include slate grey black brown and red. If there are repairs to be done on the roof replace worn out tiles and make sure the entire surface is covered. Bear in mind that as time will pass the bedding will gradually wear out.

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 a tile verge without removing the tiles and rebedding them on a mortar base is pretty much a waste of time. Bedding is important because without it the roof might start splitting as the tiles have a high chance of getting loose and falling out. Mortar can be coloured to match the roof covering.

The plactizer will make the mixture easy to work with slow down the drying time and prevent cracks. Showing a nice bit of work pointing a verge on the end of the roof on this home in sheffield. When a slate verge is being replaced then it will be repointed as the slates are secured by nails rather than mortar. This is a typical 3 1 roofer s mix 3 parts sand and one part cement.

Use a soft brush to wipe away debris particles and dust that build upon the verge as a result of chiseling. Its job is to keep a lash on the roof tiles. Obtain clean water and wet the surface using a brush. Mix cement 2 parts building sand 1 part sharp sand and 1 part cement plus plactizer.