Re Mortar Roof Tiles

Remix roof tile bedding mortar is available is specifically designed for bedding clay and concrete roof tiles.

Re mortar roof tiles.

Once the tiles start to get detached it is time for re bedding. Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater. A cement mortar is known as roof bedding. Oldcastle sakrete roof tile mortar mix is a mixture of high strength masonry cement and sand.

Homes built before 1995 may still have pointing constructed from cement mortar. Broken cracked or otherwise damaged mortar is the primary entry point for moisture into the home. Its job is to keep a lash on the roof tiles. For further information about the remix range of coloured mortars available please contact your local area sales manager.

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. Designed to set clay and cementitious roof tile. Once inside the moisture continues to do damage so repointing is a necessary part of home maintenance. Repointing roof tiles may protect your property from damage and reduce the need for repeat maintenance.

Metro dade project number 11 1222 07. Bear in mind that as time will pass the bedding will gradually wear out. Repointing is the process of repairing damaged mortar in brick work masonry or roof tiling.