Ridge capping Canberra · Bedding · Pointing · Tiled roof repairs
(02) 6105 9440Ridge capping Canberra. Seal out the weather.
Repointing and rebedding based on the condition beneath each cap — not a cosmetic layer placed over failed mortar.
Two layers, different jobs
Bedding supports the caps. Pointing seals their exposed edges.
Cracked pointing does not always mean the supporting bedding has failed. Movement, loose caps and deteriorated mortar help determine whether repointing or rebedding is required.
- Cap movement and alignment checked
- Supporting bedding condition assessed
- Pointing cracks and separation reviewed
- Nearby tiles and junctions inspected
Match the repair to condition
Sound bedding may be repointed; failed support needs rebuilding.
The repair sequence depends on what the inspection finds. Failed material is prepared or removed as required, caps are realigned and the ridge system is finished and checked.
- Repointing for sound, stable bedding
- Rebedding where caps have lost support
- Loose and damaged caps addressed
- Surrounding roof condition checked at handover
Cracked pointing assessment
Loose ridge-cap repairs
Rebedding where mortar has failed
Related tile and leak checks
Two layers. Two different jobs. One careful inspection.
Bedding supports the ridge caps; pointing seals their edges. Knowing which layer has failed determines whether repointing or rebedding is needed.
Cracked pointing
Visible splits can allow water in and indicate movement along the ridge line.
Loose ridge caps
Movement or rocking suggests the bedding below may no longer be supporting the cap.
Mortar in gutters
Fragments below hips or ridges are a practical clue that bedding or pointing is breaking down.
Leaks near roof peaks
Water marks beneath ridges or hips warrant inspection of caps, joins and nearby tiles.
Not sure which one you're dealing with? Tell us what you're seeing and we'll diagnose it on site — quoted in writing before we start.
Match repair to condition
Repoint or rebed?
Repoint
Appropriate where supporting bedding remains sound but the flexible outer seal has failed.
Rebed and point
Needed where caps move or the supporting mortar has broken down.
Investigate wider faults
Nearby tiles, flashings or valleys may also contribute to a leak around the ridge area.
What we check
Decisions backed by visible evidence.
Your recommendation accounts for the roof material, current condition, likely cause and the most practical long-term outcome.
Discuss your roofCracked pointing assessment
Loose ridge-cap repairs
Rebedding where mortar has failed
Related tile and leak checks
Clear steps from inspection to handover.
Inspect the ridge
Caps, bedding, pointing, nearby tiles and leak evidence are assessed together.
Choose the repair
Sound bedding may only need repointing; loose caps and failed mortar may require rebedding.
Prepare & renew
Failed material is removed as required and the ridge system is rebuilt or repointed.
Final check
Alignment, finish and surrounding roof condition are checked before handover.
Roofing work
See the details we work on.
Roofing decisions are easier when the condition and proposed work are visible. These images show the systems our team inspects, repairs and maintains.
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Call (02) 6105 9440Bedding is the mortar supporting the ridge caps. Pointing is the weather-resistant outer layer that seals their edges and accommodates roof movement.
Have the ridge line checked.
Request an inspection for loose caps, cracked mortar or leaks around hips and ridges.
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