Roof Tile Pointing

It s main purpose is to keep moisture out thereby protecting the roofing system and underlying bedding.

Roof tile pointing.

Jad our qualified roofing specialist teaches you how to point your tiles using monier s flexible pointing for ridge tiles in this instructional video. Dunlop tile pointing a mechanical adhesive for hip and ridge roof tiles surpassing relevant australian standards. Here are some more photos of the same roof. If the pointing is worn or damaged the roof tiles may loosen.

Check out our range of roof tile pointing products at your local bunnings warehouse. When the tiles slide off the roof some of the debris may end up in the gutters. Broken cracked or otherwise damaged mortar is the primary entry point for moisture into the home. The pointing is responsible for holding roof tiles in place.

We encourage retail customers to use our click deliver or drive collect service. If you notice any granules or pieces of roof tile in the gutter you may need to inspect the rest of the roof for damage. It seals the ridge cap to the standard tile or gable end. Bodged pointing on ridge tiles looking at the photo above you can clearly see that are two layers of cement.

Technically you can use the roof tile mortar to repoint the ridge area. 0 out of 0 found this answer helpful. Covid 19 update to customers our metropolitan melbourne stores will remain open for trade customers only. Once inside the moisture continues to do damage so repointing is a necessary part of home maintenance.

However due the movement and flexing in the ridge this will be a maintenance issue that will have to be addressed from time to time. You may even notice that some of the tiles are missing. Visit us today for the widest range of cement products products. Flexible pointing or flexi point is a water based polymer compound that adheres to roofing tiles and ridge caps on tile roofs in australia.

The original cement has been pointed with a new thin layer that is now falling off. Answered 21st sep 2013 like 6.