Roof Repointing & Ridge Capping Services in Perth
Is your roof looking tired or leaking after heavy rain? Damaged ridge capping and cracked mortar can lead to serious issues if not repaired in time. At SOS Roofing Perth, we offer expert roof repointing and ridge capping services across Perth, as well as roof repairs and maintenance for all types of tile roofs
What Is Roof Repointing?
Roof repointing involves renewing the old, crumbling mortar that holds your ridge capping tiles in place. Over time, Perth’s weather can cause this mortar to crack, shrink, or fall out, leaving your roof exposed to leaks and damage.
We use flexible pointing compound for maximum durability, ensuring your roof can expand and contract without cracking.
Why Ridge Capping Maintenance Matters
Your ridge capping is the top line of defense on a tiled roof. When it’s damaged or loose, water can leak into your ceiling or walls. Regular ridge capping repairs help prevent:
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Water leaks
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Tile shifting
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Structural damage
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Expensive future repairs.
Why Choose SOS Roofing Perth
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Over 20 years of experience in tile roof maintenance
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Fully qualified and insured team
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We only use high-quality flexible pointing
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Honest inspections and clear quotes
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Locally owned and operated
We’ve helped hundreds of homeowners across Perth extend the life of their roof with professional repointing.
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Pointing is the mortar-like substance used to hold the ridge capping in place and, even more importantly, to create a weatherproof seal around and under it. Older pointing is hard and inflexible, and was most frequently made out of sand and cement, with a few extra substances mixed in for correct texture and application characteristics.The flaw of this pointing is its unyielding hardness; with the roof expanding and contracting constantly as it heats and cools, the pointing soon cracks and may even disintegrate in places. Re pointing is therefore imperative to replace this less effective old-style pointing with the much superior flexible pointing of the modern era.
Flexible pointing is made of acrylic compounds and therefore remains flexible and “stretchy” even after it has dried. In fact, it was made specifically to have this trait, as a response to the problems of the old pointing it is replacing. This flexible pointing literally glues the ridge capping in place, stretches and contracts in sync with movement of roof tiles as temperatures rise and fall, and is the material of choice for all flexible pointing Perth projects on modern tile roofs.
Bedding is the cement underneath the pointing, which holds the tiles in place and gives a firm foundation for the whole roof. Re bedding may also be needed to restore older roofs to their full effectiveness in shielding your home from water and weather, and in this case re pointing with flexible pointing is the ideal finish to the job.
Using this flexible pointing lessens the stresses on the rigid elements above and below it, and lengthens the amount of time before re bedding is needed again. Technological advances continue to make homes sturdier and more lasting, and even advances in something like the pointing used to secure ridge capping helps to prevent future expenses and keeps homes cosier and more resistant to the weather and the seasons.
