Ridge capping, re-bedding & re-pointing in Adelaide
Need ridge capping work in Adelaide? Adelaide Roofers connects you with a local roofing contractor to re-bed and re-point the ridge caps along your roof's peaks and hips — where old mortar cracks and lets water in. Tell us your suburb and we'll connect you locally. Free, no obligation.
What ridge capping (re-bed & re-point) involves
Ridge caps are the tiles that sit along the peaks and hips of a roof, bedded and pointed with mortar. Over decades that cement mortar becomes brittle, cracks, and lets water in — one of the most common causes of leaks on older Adelaide roofs. Re-bedding re-secures loose caps; re-pointing seals them with a flexible compound that lasts far longer than the original cement and copes better with the roof's natural movement. The roofers we connect you with do this as a standalone job or as part of a full restoration.
Typically includes
- Re-bedding loose or dislodged ridge caps
- Re-pointing with flexible pointing compound
- Replacing cracked or damaged ridge caps
- Sealing the ridge line against water entry
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Ridge Capping (Re-Bed & Re-Point) — common questions
What's the difference between re-bedding and re-pointing?
Re-bedding is re-securing the ridge caps onto a fresh mortar bed when they've come loose. Re-pointing is applying a flexible pointing compound over the bedding to seal it and give a clean finish. Older roofs often need both; sometimes just re-pointing if the bedding is still sound.
Why use flexible pointing instead of cement?
The original cement mortar becomes brittle and cracks as the roof expands and contracts over the years. Flexible pointing compounds move with the roof, so they last much longer and are far less likely to crack and leak. It's the standard for quality ridge work today.
How much does ridge capping cost in Adelaide?
It depends on the total length of ridge and hip lines and their condition. It's often more affordable than people expect for the leak protection it provides, but it needs an on-site look. The roofer we connect you with will quote it after inspecting the ridges.
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