Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-) It's coming up to
that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
specifically, one landing on someone's head). I was wondering if it is
worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there? Has anyone here had
one fitted? I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.

On 27/09/2022 17:07, The Hanging Baskets of Babylon wrote:

> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-)  It's coming up to
> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> specifically, one landing on someone's head).  I was wondering if it is
> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there?  Has anyone here had
> one fitted?  I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.

They are often used on new builds - quicker to install. Not sure I would
bother retrofitting since you would need to remove all the existing
ones, and break out the bedding mortar they are on.

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The Hanging Baskets of Babylon <no@way.com> wrote:
> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-) It's coming up to
> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> specifically, one landing on someone's head). I was wondering if it is
> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there? Has anyone here had
> one fitted? I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
>

We had one fitted when we replaced the roof two years ago, no problems so
far. One thing I think you might consider is also fitting a dry verge as
the apex piece overlaps the the end of each end ridge tile making a more
secure fixing.

Richard

The only time I lost one it ended up in my gutter.
Do you live in a very windy place, or is there a footway right next to your
house? I remember many years ago, it was not a ridge tile but a chunk of
render that fell off and nearly killed a neighbours cat. Apparently water
had got in and frozen behind it.
Brian

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"The Hanging Baskets of Babylon" <no@way.com> wrote in message
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> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-) It's coming up to
> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> specifically, one landing on someone's head). I was wondering if it is
> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there? Has anyone here had
> one fitted? I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.

On 9/27/2022 5:07 PM, The Hanging Baskets of Babylon wrote:
> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-)  It's coming up to
> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> specifically, one landing on someone's head).  I was wondering if it is
> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there?  Has anyone here had
> one fitted?  I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
just go wet again you can't beat a nice bit of parging ....quality

On 27/09/2022 17:07, The Hanging Baskets of Babylon wrote:
> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-)  It's coming up to
> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> specifically, one landing on someone's head).  I was wondering if it is
> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there?  Has anyone here had
> one fitted?  I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.

According to Mr Aerial, he has seen many badly bodged dry-fit
ridge systems retro-fitted to existing houses so be careful who
you get to do it.

In article <tgv745$3ild$1@dont-email.me>,
The Hanging Baskets of Babylon <no@way.com> wrote:
> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-) It's coming up to
> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> specifically, one landing on someone's head). I was wondering if it is
> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there? Has anyone here had
> one fitted? I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.

Mine was when the roof was replaced about 30 years ago.

When replacing a felted flat roof at the rear, the courses of tiles above
that had to be replaced too as the felt went under them. And the ridge
tiles. Which shock horror appeared to be asbestos and so dangerous they
wouldn't take them away. And replaced with ones set in mortar. And the
mortar will of course fall out in time.

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On Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:21:06 +0100, Andrew
<Andrew97d-junk@mybtinternet.com> wrote:

>On 27/09/2022 17:07, The Hanging Baskets of Babylon wrote:
>> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-)  It's coming up to
>> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
>> specifically, one landing on someone's head).  I was wondering if it is
>> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there?  Has anyone here had
>> one fitted?  I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
>
>According to Mr Aerial, he has seen many badly bodged dry-fit
>ridge systems retro-fitted to existing houses so be careful who
>you get to do it.

Yes indeed. Don't get some gypo type who turns up out of nowhere. You
need to be thoroughly confident in the company you use.
I had mine done about 3 years ago with no clue about what was being
done. Never heard of the idea before. I actually rang up the
contractor after they'd finished and told them they'd forgotten to
remove the tile spacers! When informed that was how it was supposed to
be, I nearly had kittens. Anyway, thus far no issues, thank god, but
I'd feel safer with a conventional roof, which is what I thought I was
getting. Just put that down to my advanced age, I guess - and not
understanding the schedule attached to the contract!

On 27/09/2022 22:35, Tricky Dicky wrote:
> The Hanging Baskets of Babylon <no@way.com> wrote:
>> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-) It's coming up to
>> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
>> specifically, one landing on someone's head). I was wondering if it is
>> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there? Has anyone here had
>> one fitted? I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
>>
>
> We had one fitted when we replaced the roof two years ago, no problems so
> far. One thing I think you might consider is also fitting a dry verge as
> the apex piece overlaps the the end of each end ridge tile making a more
> secure fixing.

I have never been so keen on the look of dry verges... the ridge looks
ok, but the segmented "wrap around" look of the verge always seems "odd"
to me.

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On 28/09/2022 18:21, Andrew wrote:
>
> According to Mr Aerial, he has seen many badly bodged dry-fit
> ridge systems retro-fitted to existing houses so be careful who
> you get to do it.
>

Mr average will never venture up on his roof to check the quality of any
work.

When I had my roof replaced I took the opportunity to use the
scaffolding to perform some other roof height repairs and painting and
to check the quality of workmanship of flashing etc.

A few days ago an elderly relative had one ridge tile that had detached
and had slipped a couple of feet down the slope re-attached (not dry
ridge). Another relative had attempted to get some roofers around and
all were quoting over the phone £200 to £300 for the job. In the end it
was done for £80 based on a off chance recommendation. As a bonus when
he came down he advised that he had examined the roof and gutters and
could see nothing else amiss so don't be taken in by any door knocker
who claims otherwise.

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On Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 8:00:59 AM UTC+1, alan_m wrote:
> On 28/09/2022 18:21, Andrew wrote:
> >
> > According to Mr Aerial, he has seen many badly bodged dry-fit
> > ridge systems retro-fitted to existing houses so be careful who
> > you get to do it.
> >
> Mr average will never venture up on his roof to check the quality of any
> work.
>
> When I had my roof replaced I took the opportunity to use the
> scaffolding to perform some other roof height repairs and painting and
> to check the quality of workmanship of flashing etc.
>
> A few days ago an elderly relative had one ridge tile that had detached
> and had slipped a couple of feet down the slope re-attached (not dry
> ridge). Another relative had attempted to get some roofers around and
> all were quoting over the phone £200 to £300 for the job. In the end it
> was done for £80 based on a off chance recommendation. As a bonus when
> he came down he advised that he had examined the roof and gutters and
> could see nothing else amiss so don't be taken in by any door knocker
> who claims otherwise.
>
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Find a friend with a drone and have a good look. We had a problem some time back with weeds growing around the base of the chimney pots. I was quoted horrendous prices fos a cure. No.3 son had a drone. Put it up. Assessed the problem and we hired a cherry picker which was considrably cheaper . He was happy using the cherry picker and effecting the repair. I had one attempt and that was enough. My onset vestibulation did not agree woth it

On 28/09/2022 13:10, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
> On 9/27/2022 5:07 PM, The Hanging Baskets of Babylon wrote:
>> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-)  It's coming up to
>> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
>> specifically, one landing on someone's head).  I was wondering if it
>> is worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there?  Has anyone here
>> had one fitted?  I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
> just go wet again you can't beat a nice bit of parging ....quality
OK tifting then .....

On Wednesday, 28 September 2022 at 18:21:14 UTC+1, Andrew wrote:
> On 27/09/2022 17:07, The Hanging Baskets of Babylon wrote:
> > Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-) It's coming up to
> > that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
> > specifically, one landing on someone's head). I was wondering if it is
> > worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there? Has anyone here had
> > one fitted? I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
> According to Mr Aerial, he has seen many badly bodged dry-fit
> ridge systems retro-fitted to existing houses so be careful who
> you get to do it.

Yes this is true. Really bad some of them.
Bill

alan_m <junk@admac.myzen.co.uk> wrote:

> Mr average will never venture up on his roof to check the quality of any
> work.
>
Easy to do nowadays with a drone. My son checked mine over after last
winter's storms. He's also checked his own roof whilst getting repairs done.

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On 28/09/2022 21:38, John Rumm wrote:
> On 27/09/2022 22:35, Tricky Dicky wrote:
>> The Hanging Baskets of Babylon <no@way.com> wrote:
>>> Certainly not DIY for me - I don't like ladders :-)  It's coming up to
>>> that time of year when I start to worry about our ridge tiles (more
>>> specifically, one landing on someone's head).  I was wondering if it is
>>> worth getting someone to put a dry ridge up there?  Has anyone here had
>>> one fitted?  I believe they are fitted to new-builds now.
>>>
>>
>> We had one fitted when we replaced the roof two years ago, no problems so
>> far. One thing I think you might consider is also fitting a dry verge as
>> the apex piece overlaps the the end of each end ridge tile making a more
>> secure fixing.
>
> I have never been so keen on the look of dry verges... the ridge looks
> ok, but the segmented "wrap around" look of the verge always seems "odd"
> to me.
>

And if the roof is hipped, the angled joint has to be done in
mortar anyway, which looks a bit naff.