Ridge tile

A ridge tile is the highest point of your roof, the ridge tile holds the 2 halves together on a sloping roof. This is an essential part of your roof. If the ridge tile is missing, it does not close your roof and your roof tiles can come loose with all the consequences that entails. The ridge tile is normally made of ceramic material and often has a convex shape. In addition to the fact that they have a functional purpose, a well-attached row of ridge tiles also looks nice!

Thanks to the ridge tiles, wind and rain cannot get under your roof and this prevents leakage. When inspecting your roof, the ridge tiles are one of the most important points that should be checked. If they are not properly maintained, moss can form, making the ridge unstable and this can lead to leakage. It is wise to have the ridge tiles properly secured; in older houses, these are often secured in cement. But you can also secure the ridge tiles using ridge brackets, in which case you should still work with an under-ridge to prevent rain and leakage.

The ridge tiles can also be fixed with flexim roof mortar. It is important that the ridge tile is cleaned thoroughly before it is fixed with flexim. This ensures better adhesion. Dakonderhoud Willemsen can fix your ridge tiles with ridge brackets and under-ridges and with flexim.