Repointing Roof Edge

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 roof edge.

Step 3 prepare the surface. Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge. There are different types of verge finish. Remove loose and worn out roofing material as well.

Use a cold chisel and club hammer to get rid of worn out and damaged mortar. Use a stiff brush and wipe away debris particles and dirt from the surface. Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater. It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking.

If there are repairs to be done on the roof replace worn out tiles and make sure the entire surface is covered. 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. They are then rebedded on a mortar bed and then repointed to achieve a neat finish. Sean the painter shares his thoughts on flashing under the edge tiles on the roof before replacing the facia boards and priming before painting the house.