Repointing Concrete Roof Tiles

Repairing broken roofing tile instead of replacing means that the pieces can be glued together.

Repointing concrete roof tiles.

Although concrete tiled roofs are the most durable type of roof available they are still likely to break. The most common problem with tile concrete tile fiber cement and other types of masonry roofing is cracking. If your roofing has not been replaced or updated since before 1995 you may want to consider repointing. Homes built before 1995 may still have pointing constructed from cement mortar.

All quotes where from local roof guys no big companies that over inflate prices. Much like how mortar holds bricks together in walls it also holds concrete tiles in place and can need replacing over time. Roof repointing can range from replacing a few tiles repointing ridge edges and all the way up to replacing entire sections. First quote was 1600 for repointing approx 150 caps and replacing approx 30 tiles.

Visit us today for the widest range of cement products products. Expert advice on how to repair tile and masonry roofs including fixing holes and cracks and tips for replacing broken roof tiles. Covid 19 update to customers. 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 typic.

Repointing roof tiles may protect your property from damage and reduce the need for repeat maintenance. Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater. Replacing faulty roof tiles will help you avoid serious structural damage to your home and costly repairs. 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.

Roof tile restoration involves replacing and re aligning individual roof tiles. This video will walk through the process of repairing broken. Concrete tile roof repair can be a very challenging process. From there repairs such as repointing the ridge edges and replacing broken damaged or cracked tiles followed by an anti fungicide and sealer.

Check out our range of roof tile pointing products at your local bunnings warehouse.