Repointing Roof Edge
The correct mix ratio is 3 parts sand to 1 part cement this is much stronger than bricklayers use 5 1 as the cement on the roof must withstand more driving rain than a typic.
Repointing roof edge. Sean the painter shares his thoughts on flashing under the edge tiles on the roof before replacing the facia boards and priming before painting the house. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. This is how i cement roof tiles pointing the verge in with two coats of cement the cement i use has black dye mix in it to help match the roof tiles in colo. It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking.
Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge. If there are repairs to be done on the roof replace worn out tiles and make sure the entire surface is covered. Remove loose and worn out roofing material as well. Step 3 prepare the surface.
Use a cold chisel and club hammer to get rid of worn out and damaged mortar. The tiles at the edge of the gable will need to be stripped from the roof and cleared of mortar as will the ridge tile above them. They are then rebedded on a mortar bed and then repointed to achieve a neat finish. Item 15551 model 5610400120.