Roof Pointing Mixture

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.

Roof pointing mixture.

It seals the ridge cap to the standard tile or gable end. Flexible pointing or flexi point is a water based polymer compound that adheres to roofing tiles and ridge caps on tile roofs in australia. After you have taken the proper safety precautions it s not enough to mix a small amount of repointing compound and repair the most visible damage. 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. Repointing is the process of replacing the pointing while rebedding is the process of replacing the bedding. Safety precautions are of paramount importance. Traditionally repointing was done with a sand and cement mixture but today flexible repointing materials are used that minimise the problems of shrinkage and cracking that commonly occur with cement.

The bedding holds the roof tiles in place and the pointing helps create a stronger hold and tighter seal. Covid 19 update to customers our metropolitan melbourne stores will remain open for trade customers only. The bedding is typically made of cement mortar which was also commonly used for the pointing. Roof repair specialists recommend roping off the danger areas at ground level before commencing work.