ROOFING NORTH WALES
Ridges and verges
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Traditionally ridge tiles and verge tiles have been bedded in mortar.
The latest building regulations require that, on new roofs, ridges and verges be mechanically fixed. Though not mandatory on roof repair works it is still worth choosing mechanical fixings as they are stronger.
Installing mechanical ridge tiles to strengthen exising roofs.
uPVC verges and verge caps
Mechanically fixed ridges and verges on new tiled roofs around North Wales.
The householder had previously engaged a firm of "cowboy roofers" to install a new PVCu dry verge. Because the components were simply glued in position using a silicone sealant they soon became dislodged in the next storm.
