Ridge capping is the curved or angled tile that covers the peak or hips of your tiled roof. Over time, the mortar holding these caps in place can crack, shift, or wear away due to weather exposure.
At Longlife Roofs, we provide expert re-bedding and repointing services to restore the strength and stability of your ridge caps. Our team uses flexible pointing compounds and modern methods to prevent movement, stop water ingress, and extend the life of your tiled roof.
We provide complete ridge capping services to strengthen tiled roofs and protect them from future damage. Whether your roof is older or recently installed, we tailor the work to suit its current condition.
We inspect your roof’s ridge lines to check for loose tiles, cracked mortar, and signs of shifting. This helps us decide whether a full re-bedding is required or if repointing will be enough. Early detection of ridge issues prevents further roof problems.
If the mortar holding the ridge caps has failed, we carefully remove it and apply fresh bedding. This creates a stable base for the ridge tiles and keeps them securely in place. Proper bedding ensures your roof remains strong against wind and rain.
We apply a flexible pointing compound along the joints to seal the ridge caps. This material allows for slight movement and prevents cracking over time. Flexible pointing also improves the weather resistance and finish of your roof.
We repair only the damaged ridge sections if the rest of the roof is still in good shape. This helps reduce costs while still protecting your home. We match the pointing colour to your tiles for a neat and consistent look.
After the repair work is complete, we clean up all old mortar and debris from the roof. We also flush your gutters and downpipes to remove any blocked material. The job is finished with a tidy site and clear drainage.
Have you noticed loose ridge tiles or cracked mortar on your roof? Timely ridge capping repairs can prevent leaks, tile movement, and costly structural damage.
We follow a step-by-step process to ensure each ridge capping repair is completed safely, correctly, and to a high standard. Every stage is handled by licensed roofers with experience in tiled roof maintenance.
We inspect all ridge caps, mortar bedding, and pointing for signs of wear, cracks, or movement. This helps us plan the right repair method based on your roof’s condition.
Any loose, cracked, or deteriorated bedding is carefully removed by hand or with tools. We take care not to disturb surrounding tiles or cause further damage during this step.
When the original bedding has failed, we lay a new cement mortar base to hold the ridge caps firmly. This step ensures a stable and long-lasting foundation for the caps.
We apply a flexible pointing compound over the joints to seal and secure the ridge caps. This material adjusts to roof movement, helping prevent future cracking.
Once the work is complete, we check for proper alignment, adhesion, and finish. We then remove debris and clean the area, leaving your roof tidy and protected.
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Ridge capping refers to the tiles that cover the peak or hips of your tiled roof. They are secured in place with mortar to seal and strengthen the roof.
Bedding is the cement mortar that holds the ridge caps in place. Pointing is the outer layer applied over the bedding to seal gaps and add flexibility.
Signs include cracks in the pointing, loose or missing caps, roof leaks, or visible gaps along the ridges.
Yes, we only use flexible pointing compounds that move with the roof to reduce cracking over time.
With proper re-bedding and flexible pointing, ridge capping repairs can last 10 years or more.
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