Monier flexible pointing is an adhesive mechanical fastener for concrete and terracotta hip and ridge tiles.
Roof tile pointing mix.
How much cement in a roof mortar mix.
The bedding is typically made of cement mortar which was also commonly used for the pointing.
The bedding holds the roof tiles in place and the pointing helps create a stronger hold and tighter seal.
Bed the tile in position and remove any mortar that may have been squeezed out when placing the tile.
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Great for brickwork chimneys or roof details like flashings.
It s main purpose is to keep moisture out thereby protecting the roofing system and underlying bedding.
It seals the ridge cap to the standard tile or gable end.
1 mix 3 parts sand to one cement.
Roof cement is primarily used to hold roof tiles hip tiles and ridge tiles securely in place it also keeps out rainwater.
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The correct mix ratio is 3 parts sand to 1 part cement this is much stronger than bricklayers use 5 1 as the cement on the roof must withstand more driving rain than a typical brick wall.
If we re talking about common roofing jobs like pointing a chimney laying ridge tiles or flaunching the top of a chimney i would recommend a 3.
This is a guide on how to mix sand and cement to make mortar.
Repointing is the process of replacing the pointing while rebedding is the process of replacing the bedding.
It has been designed to meet as4046 8 2015 standards for the fixing of hip and ridge tiles.
This is a beginners guide to pointing up.
This knowledge can be very useful for various diy projects around the house including roofing work like the bedding or pointing of ridge tiles replacing bricks and pointing stone or brickwork.
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In 1995 cement mortar was replaced.
Having the added benefit of being flexible means it moves with the roof over time and will.
Jad our qualified roofing specialist teaches you how to point your tiles using monier s flexible pointing for ridge tiles in this instructional video.
Flexible pointing or flexi point is a water based polymer compound that adheres to roofing tiles and ridge caps on tile roofs in australia.
Step 4 use a trowel and sponge to neaten the bedding mortar to provide a clean face for the pointing mix to be applied later.
