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what is dry roofing or dry fixing?
Over the years systems have been developed to do away with the need for Mortar (Cement) on Roofs. This is refered to as Dry Roofing or Dry Fixing. The areas on a roof that are usually fixed with using mortar are the verges (gables), ridges, hips and valleys. The most common dry fix products are manufactured using either aluminum. PVC, steel, screws or clamps.
WHY USE DRY FIX METHOD
Regulations (BS5534) now state that all Verges, Ridges, Valleys and Hips must be fixed using at least one method of Mechanical or Dry Fixing. Dry Fixing has a huge number of advantages over traditional mortar:
Why avoid mortar
Mortar has been the traditional method for fixing roof systems such as verges, ridges and valleys for many years which has aged over time leading to many disadvantages such as:
- Time consuming for roofer during installation
- Limited lifespan
- Requires regular maintenance
- Will crack and fall out
- Leaves roof exposed after it falls out
- Doesn’t provide adequate protection against wind uplift
- Susceptible to water ingress and penetration
ADVANTAGES OF USiNG THE DRY FIX METHOD.
- Quick and Easy Installation
- Huge Labour Savings costs
- Dramatically Increases Roofs Lifespan
- Leaves a Maintenace Free Finish
- Stops Water Penetration
- Stops Wind Uplift
- Permanently Secures Slate/ Tiles & Ridges on Roof.
- Protects the most vulnerable parts of the roof.
- Allows natural movement of the roof.
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Universal Dry Ridge Kit
The Dry Ridge Kit is the first truly universal system suitable for ventilating and mechanically fixing ridge tiles. The unique ridge union bracket design allows for easy fixing to all concrete and clay ridge tiles. Suitable for use with Universal, Half Round and Angled Ridge Tiles.
Dry Verge System Retro Fit Aluminium
The Retro-Fit Dry Verge System trim is ideal for roofs to which tiles have already been fixed, to prevent tiles from wind uplift. It is installed by placing the trim over the edge of the tiles and face fixing into the barge boards
Dry Verge System (T2) PVC
The Retro-Fit Dry Verge System trim is ideal for roofs to which tiles have already been fixed, to prevent tiles from wind uplift. It is installed by placing the trim over the edge of the tiles and face fixing into the barge boards
Valley Trough
