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Loose or cracked ridge tiles? What it means and what to do
Ridge tiles sit along the very top of the roof and take the full force of the wind. When the mortar holding them fails, they can loosen, crack or come off in a storm.
Why ridge tiles fail
Most ridge tiles are bedded in mortar. Over the years, frost, wind and rain break that mortar down until the tiles are only loosely held.
Tiles can also crack from frost or impact, letting water into the roof at its highest point.
Warning signs
Look from the ground for gaps along the ridge, tiles sitting unevenly, pieces of mortar in the gutter or garden, or a tile that has moved after windy weather.
A loose ridge tile is a safety risk as well as a leak risk — it is worth having looked at before the next storm.
How ridge tiles are repaired
Depending on the condition, ridge tiles are rebedded in fresh mortar or fixed mechanically, and cracked tiles are replaced. The cost of ridge tile repair depends on the length of the ridge, how many tiles are affected and the access needed.
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