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Roof / Ridge Tiles didn't bond to mortar.

  • 03-10-2011 3:01am
    #1
    hopalong_ie
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    Hi.

    I replaced some damaged ridge tiles and damaged tiles on the edge of a shed roof due to teens using it as a shortcut. Issue is I didn't soak the tiles before bedding into the mortar. Outcome is the mortor is well set in place but I can lift the tiles out. 2 Questions:

    On the tiles. I was thinking of using a bitumen mastic and then flashing over the tile with lead. And on the ridge tiles I was going to use a bitumen mastic. Would this work.

    Thanks./


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
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    I used Flexim roof mortar on my ridge tiles, its handy stuff and sticks very securely.


  • #3
    hopalong_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭hopalong_ie


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    I used Flexim roof mortar on my ridge tiles, its handy stuff and sticks very securely.

    Thanks for the recommendation, looks like good stuff but a bit of my price range as I would need at least two or thress boxes for the job vs 100kg of Sand/Cement Mortor for a tenner.

    Any recommendations re resolving the issue of the loose tile, I was thinking of using a bitumen mastic and then flashing over the tile.

    Thanks


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