Remove the roof tiles and end ridge from roof and clean any cement from them.
Repointing roof verge.
This work should not be done off ladders as working overhead is dangerous.
Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater.
Step 2 clean roof verge.
Mortar on a roof verge undercloaked verge.
Once the tiles start to get detached it is time for re bedding.
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.
Erect access equipment to desired work height.
Its job is to keep a lash on the roof tiles.
Discussion in builders talk started by diydave oct 19 2015.
Mortared roof verge traditional verge.
Repointing a tile verge without removing the tiles and rebedding them on a mortar base is pretty much a waste of time.
This will ensure a clean neat finish to the job.
Mortar can be coloured to match the roof covering.
Use a stiff brush and wipe away debris particles and dirt from the surface.
Bear in mind that as time will pass the bedding will gradually wear out.
Hi all was having a look at weekend at my brother in laws house and as above all the cement verge along both sides of the roof is cracked and just pulls out with your fingers.
Bedding is important because without it the roof might start splitting as the tiles have a high chance of getting loose and falling out.
Unfastened roof tiles are.
Put on protective gear and make sure that the ladder is securely propped against the wall.
Replacing loose cement verge to roof edge.
A traditional verge is built on the fascia.
Don t forget that every roof is different but the list below covers the essentials.
A cement mortar is known as roof bedding.
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.
Use a cold chisel and club hammer to get rid of worn out and damaged mortar.