Fitting Dry Verge To Old Roof

Dry ridge vs mortar or sand and cement.

Fitting dry verge to old roof.

Insert a ridge closure into the last unit interlocking the combs of each uni dry verge unit at the apex. Following the manufacturer s instructions install the underlay. The verge system is available in grey and brown and manufactured from uv stable high quality polypropylene. Fit the verge piece onto the starter verge so flush against it and there isn t any space between the 2 pieces.

Install the batten end clips using the nails provided. Step two fix the batten end clips. Fit the first dry verge section ensuring that it is located onto the eaves closer. Dry ridge conversion although this looks like a new roof it was actually about 10 years old the original mortar was weak at install and many ridge tiles blew off into the garden below and a public footpath during a storm.

For refurbishment of an existing roof it can be hard to decide between repointing mortar or for using plastic dry verge caps. Dry ridge isn t always suitable or desirable especially on some period properties. Step three fit the eaves. Dry verge installation step one setting out the dry verge.

Position a verge piece against the top of the starter verge. Nail in position through the batten end clip into the batten. Dry verge caps are a little more expensive than repointing generally but the benefits given are worth the cost. The batten end clip should.

Dry verge caps cost more but they last a lot longer.