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.

Repointing roof verge.

Colours include slate grey black brown and red. Bear in mind that as time will pass the bedding will gradually wear out. The plactizer will make the mixture easy to work with slow down the drying time and prevent cracks. Mortar can be coloured to match the roof covering.

Use a soft brush to wipe away debris particles and dust that build upon the verge as a result of chiseling. 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. Showing a nice bit of work pointing a verge on the end of the roof on this home in sheffield. Once the tiles start to get detached it is time for re bedding.

Bedding is important because without it the roof might start splitting as the tiles have a high chance of getting loose and falling out. Mix cement 2 parts building sand 1 part sharp sand and 1 part cement plus plactizer. 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.

Rebedding roof verges by making necessary repairments. Obtain clean water and wet the surface using a brush. If there are repairs to be done on the roof replace worn out tiles and make sure the entire surface is covered. Repointing a tile verge without removing the tiles and rebedding them on a mortar base is pretty much a waste of time.