Roof Repointing Services Across Sydney
Roof repointing involves repairing or replacing the existing mortar on your roof. Mortar is a vital element that secures the roof tiles in place. When the mortar is no longer effective, repointing becomes an important task to ensure the stability of your roof.
This process isn’t just for aesthetic improvement. Weak or deteriorating mortar can lead to serious damage. For instance, loose tiles can allow rainwater to infiltrate, causing rot that could compromise the roof’s structural integrity.
But how exactly do you go about repointing your roof? Keep reading our guide to understand why it’s essential and how to carry out the process properly.
The importance of Roof Repointing
Roof repointing is crucial because mortar plays a vital role in your roof’s structure. It helps enhance the roof’s stability by distributing the weight of heavy materials evenly across the surface, providing added support.
Additionally, mortar acts as a barrier, preventing water from damaging the roof materials and causing severe structural issues.
Maintaining mortar is essential for these reasons. Over time, however, mortar can deteriorate due to exposure to harsh weather conditions like heavy rain and strong winds. This can lead to cracking or erosion, leaving your roof vulnerable to further damage.
Damaged mortar not only increases the risk of water damage but can also impact your home’s insulation, leading to higher energy bills.
Delaying repairs can lead to more costly damage down the line. Repointing your roof before these issues escalate is a smart way to save money and maintain your roof’s integrity.
Roof Repointing
Repointing refers to resealing the ridge capping mortar when the existing mortar begins to crack, allowing water to penetrate. For a successful repointing process, the following conditions must be met:
The existing mortar must be solid (not crumbly or sandy) to provide a firm base for the new pointing (sealant coat) to adhere to. Rhino emphasizes that proper preparation of the ridge caps is essential before repointing (resealing) can begin. This includes removing the old mortar from the cap edges and wire brushing both the caps and the tiles to ensure a clean, smooth surface for the flexible pointing to bond properly.
Complete Roof Restoration Solutions
With 20 years of experience, we are the go-to experts in roof restoration, committed to delivering quality work at a fair price.
Your roof will look brighter, fresher, and cleaner than it has in years—so much so, it’ll seem like you’ve replaced the old tiles with brand-new ones! Sometimes, something as simple as a water pressure wash can completely transform your roof.
Contact Rhino today to restore your roof to its former glory.
Roof Repointing
Maintaining mortar is essential for these reasons. Over time, however, mortar can deteriorate due to exposure to harsh weather conditions like heavy rain and strong winds. This can lead to cracking or erosion, leaving your roof vulnerable to further damage.
Damaged mortar not only increases the risk of water damage but can also impact your home’s insulation, leading to higher energy bills.
Terracotta Tile Restoration
We have a 5 step process for terracotta roof restoration
- Roof is inspected for broken or loose tiles. Tiles are either repaired or replaced with new ones
- Tiles are treated with anti fungal solution to kill off lichen and mould
- Tiles are high pressure steam cleaned, gutters cleaned out and all mess made on the house and surrounding surfaces are cleaned off
- Ridge capping is either re-pointed or re-bedded depending on the condition of the capping
- A clear semi gloss sealer is applied to enhance the appearance (optional)
Complete Roof Restoration Solutions
With 20 years of experience, we are the go-to experts in roof restoration, committed to delivering quality work at a fair price.
Your roof will look brighter, fresher, and cleaner than it has in years—so much so, it’ll seem like you’ve replaced the old tiles with brand-new ones! Sometimes, something as simple as a water pressure wash can completely transform your roof.
Contact Rhino today to restore your roof to its former glory.