Ridge Capping Repointing Perth
Access Gutters provides complete roof ridge capping repairs across all of perth city and metropolitan suburbs.
Waterproofing your roof is very important. Ridge capping covers the roof ridge, or the high point where two tiled roof surfaces meet and is the final tiles that are laid to join two house roof junctions together.
Cracked, broken or missing ridge capping mortar as well as broken or missaligned ridge caps or roof tiles will allow water to leak through into the roof cavity resulting in extensive water damage to ceilings and the structure of your home.
Over time ridge caps are subjected to the constant extremes of the elements – wind, rain, heat and cold. The changing extremes in temperature causes constant expansion and contraction which in turn causes movement of the roof structure. Under these conditions the mortar will eventually crack and break adhesion between the tiles and the ridge capping to a point where it is dislodged into loose rubble or large chunks leaving cracks or holes. Water will get in where ever this occurs so ridge capping maintenance is essential and if done by a skilled professional like Access Gutters your ridge capping will be water tight and secure for much longer.
What is Ridge Capping Matienance ?
Its important to know that your tiled roof requires repair long before there is any risk of water damage to your home, these repairs involve
- Broken tiles that need replacement.
- Ridge capping that requires repointing (or additionally rebedding).
- Metal Valleys that need replacing
Yes you can ! Walk around the perimeter of your roof and visually look at your ridge capping from different angles and different sides of the property.
- Does your ridge capping mortar have cracks?
- Is there missing ridge capping mortar ?
- Is there any broken ridge capping?
- Is the ridge capping in a straight line or has it shifted?
- Are there any missing roof ridge tiles?
If you can see holes where the mortar supports the ridge caps or if you can see cracks in the mortar then its time to call a professional to protect your investment. Left untreated these problems will only get worse and ultimately more expensive to rectify in the future. Access Gutters Perth can inspect the roof of your home or commercial property, identifying any problems and recommend the most cost effective way to fix these problems and maintain your roof. All inspections are free of charge and quotations are obligation free as well.
Ridge capping covers the roof ridge, or the high point where two tiled roof surfaces meet and is the final tiles that are laid to join two house roof junctions together.
Over time ridge caps are subjected to the constant extremes of the elements – wind, rain, heat and cold. The changing extremes in temperature causes constant expansion and contraction which in turn causes movement of the roof structure.
Under these conditions the mortar will eventually crack and break adhesion between the tiles and the ridge capping to a point where it is dislodged into loose rubble or large chunks leaving cracks or holes.
Water will get in whereever this occurs so ridge capping needs to be resealed by reporting them with a highly flexible cyclone proof compound that will secure and waterproof your bedding mortar.
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Ridge Capping Re-bedding Perth
FULL PROCESS OF REBEDDING
Roof tiled ridge capping is sealed around the edges and held in place by a ‘bed’ of mortar (The mortar is made of cement and sand) or a flexible pointing compound that holds them firmly into place and ensures that its waterproof to avoid leaks. Ridge cap bedding is then sealed by a flexible pointing compound that seals the bedding mortar away from the elements which preserves its skeletal role for a much longer period of time.
The roof ridge capping re-bedding process requires a very high level of skill and attention to detail.
Step 3. A cyclone proof highly flexible pointing compound is finally used to seal the bedding mortar and lock it away from the elements, as well as leaving a beautiful smooth steel finish!
Your ridge cap bedding mortar needs to be protected by a flexible pointing cylone proof compound, this will keep the bedding mortar sealed from the elements and will not only last a long time, it will also expand and contract without cracking, this tight seal helps protect your bedding mortar during the expansion and contraction periods.
The cost of rebedding which is substantial in comparison to repointing can be avoided sooner than is required by maintaining the repointing every 10-12 years. Having your ridge capping inspected each year by a professional when you are cleaning your roof gutters ensures you know the current condition of your ridge capping which allows you to make choices that save you money.
- Ridge cap bedding mortar that is currently maintained will only require repointing.
- It is common to only rebed small sections that are required then repoint the entire roof.
- Access Gutters can help you professionally extend the life of your tiled roof today.
PROFESSIONAL ROOF RIDGE CAPPING SERVICES IN PERTH | ACCESS GUTTERS
Access Gutters Perth can inspect the roof of your home or commercial property, identifying any problems and recommend the most cost effective way to fix these problems and maintain your roof. All inspections are free of charge and quotations are obligation free as well.
