If an incorrect ratio is used this is the outcome click to enlarge.
Roof tile bedding mix.
The mix is a kiln dried pre blended factory produced 1 3 cement.
Strong cement isn t likely to wash out.
Remix roof tile bedding mortar is available is specifically designed for bedding clay and concrete roof tiles.
The correct mix ratio is 3 parts sand to 1 part cement this is much stronger than bricklayers use 5 1 as the cement on the roof must withstand more driving rain than a typical brick wall.
Sand mortar complying with the requirements of bs en 998 2 and is supplied in handy 20kg bags.
The bedding holds the roof tiles in place and the pointing helps create a stronger hold and tighter seal.
Where verge tiles and slates are wet bedded pointing should be completed as soon as possible using the same mix.
Where plain tiles and slates are used at the.
The bedding is typically made of cement mortar which was also commonly used for the pointing.
Loose flaky cement under ridge tiles.
Roof tile bedding mortar a blend of cement sand and high quality additives designed for all aspects of bedding ridges barges and apexes on tiled roofs.
It is available as both a natural coloured material and in a wide range of colours and for further information about the remix range of coloured mortars available please contact your local area sales manager.
Repointing is the process of replacing the pointing while rebedding is the process of replacing the bedding.