Wet and Dry Verges Services
Are you familiar with the word ‘verge’ in the roofing system? It is that part of the roof where tiles end and the roof meets the gable. Now, all we need to fix this area of the roof to make it waterproof, and weatherproof and also prevent the home from the entry of pests.
Traditionally, wet verges were used to fix it.
If you are living in an old house and have a gabled roof, it is most probable that you have wet verges on your roof. If it is so, then go out and observe your roof edge. Wet verges mean the edge of the roof which is fixed with the help of mortar.
There is no doubt that mortar does its job very well. Then, what is the problem?
It’s Durability
Mortar cannot tolerate extreme weather conditions and continuous natural movement within a building structure for long. Thus, leading to cracks in mortar and its deterioration.
How it can be improved?
Regular maintenance can help! But it is time-consuming and leads to extra spending on your roof. There is no guarantee to stop the deterioration of mortar, the only thing you can do is to take out your precious time and money for roof maintenance.
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Is there any other option?
Yes, fortunately, we do have and that is the Dry Verge roofing system. Nowadays, dry verges are widely popular due to their various advantages over wet verges.
Dry verges are made up of plastic and UPVC which makes it durable and maintenance free. That means, no more spending for maintenance. Not only this but there are various benefits of dry verge roofing system, let’s discuss them in detail.
Advantages of UPVC Dry Verge
Quick And Easy Installation
Save you time because dry verges offer quick installation as compared to wet verges. Moreover, ambidextrous dry verge systems are easily adapted on-site to fit either the left or right-hand verges of the roof, meaning only one verge unit is required rather than two.
Huge Labour Saving Costs
Most of the time, roofing contractors charge high for mixing the mortar, getting it up to the roof and the time spent for bedding and pointing each ridge or hip tile. Also, they may forget that if a ridge is mortared, other means must be found to ventilate, which means additional cost in tile or ridge ventilators.
But in the case of a dry-verge system, there is a ready-made kit and professionals have to install them properly and there are fixed charges. Moreover, a task is accomplished in less time so huge saving on labor costs.
Dramatically Increases Roof Lifespan
As dry verges are made up of plastic or UPVC material, therefore, it guarantee for long life. All you have to do is just install it and forget it for years. Isn’t it relaxing? I am sure you all are fed up with maintenance costs and worries. But not anymore! Because the perfect solution is here- dry verge roofing.
