Repointing Tiled Roofs

Expert advice on how to repair tile and masonry roofs including fixing holes and cracks and tips for replacing broken roof tiles.

Repointing tiled roofs.

Total roof restoration has been installing repairing restoring and cleaning roof across melbourne for over 15 years. Much like how mortar holds bricks together in walls it also holds concrete tiles in place and can need replacing over time. If your roofing has not been replaced or updated since before 1995 you may want to consider repointing. The most common problem with tile concrete tile fiber cement and other types of masonry roofing is cracking.

Repointing roof tiles may protect your property from damage and reduce the need for repeat maintenance. Roof tile restoration involves replacing and re aligning individual roof tiles. Covid 19 update to customers our metropolitan melbourne stores will remain open for trade customers only. Ace roofing repairs are the experts when it comes to roof tile repairs and restoration in melbourne.

If this is the case it can cost around 200 for a roofer to replace a handful of cement clay or slate tiles and can be done relatively quickly typically in a few hours. 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 a full roof can cost between 500 750. Homes built before 1995 may still have pointing constructed from cement mortar.

Check out our range of roof tile pointing products at your local bunnings warehouse. We encourage retail customers to use our click deliver or drive collect service. Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater. This is how i cement roof tiles pointing the verge in with two coats of cement the cement i use has black dye mix in it to help match the roof tiles in colo.

Visit us today for the widest range of cement products products. For anything but an occasional cracked or broken tile hire a roofer. Our experience and expertise make us m. Replacing faulty roof tiles will help you avoid serious structural damage to your home and costly repairs.

To repair your roof we use only the highest quality materials and industry best practices to ensure you and your family are provided many more years of shelter in your home.