Mortar To Dry System Conversion in Tewkesbury & Gloucester

Traditional mortar is prone to cracking as your house settles or the temperature changes. Once it cracks, it can fall out, leaving your ridge tiles loose. A dry ridge system uses screws and waterproof unions to hold the tiles in place. It’s much more secure in high winds and allows the roof to "breathe," which stops condensation from building up in your loft.

Definitely. The "verge" is the edge of your roof above the gable end. On older houses, this is usually sealed with mortar which often falls out, letting birds and pests into your roof space. Dry verge caps seal these edges perfectly. They look much neater, keep the pests out, and stop the wind from lifting your tiles. It’s the perfect repointing alternative for someone who doesn't want to keep paying for repairs every few years.

We start by removing the old, crumbling mortar and cleaning up the area. We then install the new tracks and mechanical fixings that hold the tiles securely. It’s a straightforward process for experienced Gloucestershire roofers and can usually be done fairly quickly. It instantly modernises the look of your home and makes the roof much safer.

In the long run, yes. While there is an initial cost for the conversion, you won’t have to pay for someone to come out and repoint your roof every five to ten years. Because the tiles are mechanically fixed, you are also much less likely to lose tiles during a storm, saving you from emergency repair bills.