Bedding is important because without it the roof might start splitting as the tiles have a high chance of getting loose and falling out.
Repointing roof verge.
A cement mortar is known as roof bedding.
Showing a nice bit of work pointing a verge on the end of the roof on this home in sheffield.
The plactizer will make the mixture easy to work with slow down the drying time and prevent cracks.
Bear in mind that as time will pass the bedding will gradually wear out.
When a slate verge is being replaced then it will be repointed as the slates are secured by nails rather than mortar.
Mix cement 2 parts building sand 1 part sharp sand and 1 part cement plus plactizer.
Once the tiles start to get detached it is time for re bedding.
If there are repairs to be done on the roof replace worn out tiles and make sure the entire surface is covered.
Use a soft brush to wipe away debris particles and dust that build upon the verge as a result of chiseling.
This is a typical 3 1 roofer s mix 3 parts sand and one part cement.
Rebedding roof verges by making necessary repairments.
Mortar can be coloured to match the roof covering.
Repointing a tile verge without removing the tiles and rebedding them on a mortar base is pretty much a waste of time.
Obtain clean water and wet the surface using a brush.
Its job is to keep a lash on the roof tiles.
Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater.