Technically you can use the roof tile mortar to repoint the ridge area.
Roof tile pointing.
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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.
Flexible pointing or flexi point is a water based polymer compound that adheres to roofing tiles and ridge caps on tile roofs in australia.
Dunlop tile pointing a mechanical adhesive for hip and ridge roof tiles surpassing relevant australian standards.
Without looking at the type of ridge tile it is not possible to be 100 sure depends what type of ridge tiles you have on your roof angled capped ridge tiles do not require pointing if fitted correcty and are indeed secured from below if it is just half round then yes thay do need pointing.
It seals the ridge cap to the standard tile or gable end.
It s main purpose is to keep moisture out thereby protecting the roofing system and underlying bedding.
Jad our qualified roofing specialist teaches you how to point your tiles using monier s flexible pointing for ridge tiles in this instructional video.
The original cement has been pointed with a new thin layer that is now falling off.
The pointing is responsible for holding roof tiles in place.
When the tiles slide off the roof some of the debris may end up in the gutters.
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.
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Dunlop tile pointing achieves a c4 classification for approved use in cyclonic regions independently tested.
If the pointing is worn or damaged the roof tiles may loosen.
Repointing is the process of repairing damaged mortar in brick work masonry or roof tiling.
Once inside the moisture continues to do damage so repointing is a necessary part of home maintenance.
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Answered 21st sep 2013 like 6.
Here are some more photos of the same roof.
Broken cracked or otherwise damaged mortar is the primary entry point for moisture into the home.
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