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What is an Undercloak board?
A core component of any roofing project, undercloak is a strong tile or fibre cement strip that is fixed at the roof verge, beneath the battens. This will provide an effective underlayer to support a bed of mortar and allow for mortar adhesion, whilst also offering a clean finish to the verge detail.
How do you fit an Undercloak on a roof?
How do you fit a roof cloaking?
How do you fix dry verge tiles?
Does Undercloak contain asbestos?
If your property is more than 20 years old and has a gable, the chances are that the cement on the roof edge is supported by an asbestos-containing board called an undercloak.
Does Undercloak go on top of felt?
the undercloak always always sits ontop on the felt which sits ontop of the joists and not on a bed of cement.
Is Dry Verge better than mortar?
The most obvious advantage is durability, the plastic verge caps should last you a minimum of 10 years and require very little maintenance in comparison with sand/cement mortar. In effect you won’t need to worry about your roof leaking in or any pesky birds, bees or wasps nesting in your roof!
Should roof tiles be mortared?
Tiles should be bedded and laid with full consistent mortar beds and joints.
How much overhang should a roof tile have?
40-50mm
If your roof features an overhanging edge known as a verge, try to allow for a 40-50mm overhang with your tiles. This will allow any rainwater to drain down into your guttering system, and not over the side of your property.
What is Undercloak on a roof?
A core component of any roofing project, undercloak is a strong tile or fibre cement strip that is fixed at the roof verge, beneath the battens. This will provide an effective underlayer to support a bed of mortar and allow for mortar adhesion, whilst also offering a clean finish to the verge detail.
Can you fit dry verge to existing roof?
Fitting dry verge to old roof
If you are fitting your dry verge to an existing building, you need to remove all of the old underclock and motor bedding before fixing. A timber batten can then be installed running from the eave to the ridge to provide a base for the units to fix into.
How far apart do you put roof battens?
Battens should be fixed to rafters set at centres not more than 600mm apart. They should span at least three rafters and be at least 1.2m long.
How long does dry verge last?
10 years
On the other hand, dry verge systems are made of plastic and will last at least 10 years. They generally need very little maintenance (if any at all) and will continue to look slick and new long after they’ve been installed.
Which dry verge system is best?
Tile cloaked verge is by far the best system for both performance in our personal opinion and appearance. they can match nearly every tile on the market.
Is a Dry ridge system any good?
Dry ridge systems are beneficial for a number of reasons, not least because they are virtually maintenance-free. Dry ridge is also quick to install and has lasting benefits for your wallet and the safety of your home.
How long do asbestos roofs last?
30 to 50 years
#3: Asbestos Roofing
The average life expectancy for an asbestos shingle roof is anywhere from 30 to 50 years. Typically, these shingles are very brittle and are difficult to work on if you are not familiar with the material. These shingles are not harmful unless they are broken and the asbestos is exposed to the air.
Can you put a new roof over an asbestos roof?
If you have an asbestos roof and are looking to have it removed Reliance Roofing is qualified to remove it for you. We can safely remove your fibro asbestos roof and replace it with a new colorbond or tiled roof so you won’t have to worry about your roof’s safety anymore.
Should I replace my asbestos roof?
Asbestos Garage Roofs Pose The Greatest Risk When They Are Damaged. You should consider replacing your Asbestos garage roof when your Asbestos panels have begun to deteriorate or show signs of damage such as splits or cracks.
Do roof valleys need mortar?
A common misconception is that the mortar bedding is there to prevent water access. However, in reality, a valley should work correctly even without mortar. Think of double lap plain tile valleys and slate valleys; these do not use mortar.
How much should a dry verge overhang?
30mm
NOTE The mounting face of the timber, to which the verge units are fixed, should overhang the finished face of the gable wall by at least 30mm.