Do You Need Scaffolding to Replace Ridge Tiles?

Roofing repairs do not always need to be done by a professional but they nonetheless pose difficulties when it comes to both access and safety. Much of the official health and safety advice states that, for any domestic roof repairs, scaffolding is needed.

When should you use scaffolding?

If your construction project is likely to take more than one or two days – particularly if you are working in adverse weather conditions – then scaffolding is advised. When working on an unfinished roof, it can also help to have scaffolding in place to protect the roof, tools and materials from the elements.

How do you install ridge tiles?

The ridge tiles should seal the top of the roof and overlap onto the slates/tiles on each side by at least 75mm. for slate and flat faced tiles this is achieved by using a fairly stiff 1:3 (cement: sharp sand) mortar bed along the tops of the tiles/slates.