On a standard melbourne house the roof tiles are fixed into place and don t require any adhesives or sealants except for special applications.
Repointing roof tiles melbourne.
Or in some cases repairs.
Does the price seems ok or i can find someone to do it cheaper.
Roof re pointing melbourne whether you have a cement roof or a terracotta roof from time to time the roof will require a form of maintenance.
The most visible layer consists of roof tiles which are held in place by roof bedding mortar that creates strong adhesion and prevents displacement the layer beneath the roof bedding is referred to as the roof pointing which seals the property against damaging outdoor elements such.
Had all ridge capping repointed with the flexi compound and some tiles replaced 20 odd.
The structural composition of your roof is generally comprised of several layers.
First quote was 1600 for repointing approx 150 caps and replacing approx 30 tiles.
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Last quote was for 1000 for repointing only.
Roof repointing in melbourne.
Call guardian roofing today for a free inspection and quote at 94664460.
30 teracotta tiles require replacing tiles require repointing flashing on flat corrugated roof needs replacing in several sections.
Repointing may help protect your property from further damage.
Repointing is the method which follows and it s the second part of the process to ensure roof tiles hold in place.
It secures the bedding and protects your roof from dust and damaging water.
The bottom line is that repointing is a necessary part of property maintenance to prevent costly moisture issues and leaks.
2 repoint all ridge capping with flexible pointing compound.
If you detect any signs of roof damage including leaks or excess moisture allow a professional roofer to inspect your roof.
Second quote was for 1200 for same as above but also rebedding 12 of the worse caps and including grinding away some existing old concrete pointing to allow pointing a better hold.
One gutter connection requires fixing.
Replace cracked roof tiles.
Roof pointing and bedding that s broken and cracked can cause so many leaking roof issues including moisture in your house mould structural damage which will be costly if not fixed early your roof insulation will soak up any leaks from where the roof needs repointing or where your terracotta tiles or concrete roof tiles need a roof leak repair.
The ridge capping on the other hand is sealed around the edges and held in place by a bed of mortar the mortar is made of cement and sand or a flexible pointing compound that holds them firmly into place and ensures that its waterproof to avoid leaks.