Second Hand Tiles
If you are looking for a cost effective alternative to new tiles in repairing or re-roofing your home, second-hand tiles are a fantastic option. Here at Eastern Roofing, we have an extensive range of Melbourne’s used roof tiles for minor roof repairs to a complete tile re-roof.
Repairing old tiled roofs with matching second hand tiles.
As many roofs in Melbourne are ageing, demand is increasing for minor roof repair of tiles that are not longer being manufactured. Our large stockpile of second-hand roof tiles helps us to match existing roof tiles when we are repairing roofs where-ever possible. Repairing damage to your roof with matching tiles from our stock of second-hand roof tiles is a cost-effective way of keeping your roof in good condition while keeping the look and charm of the house intact.
Roof Re-bedding and Re-pointing
Roof pointing and bedding are essential parts of a roof’s structure and require regular maintenance to ensure your house stays in top condition.
Roof bedding is a cement mortar that holds the roof tiles in place. Over time, the bedding is subjected to natural wear. Loose tiles are a common sign that the roof needs to be re-bedded. If the bedding is not maintained, it may crack or fall away completely and leave the roof tiles unsecured. Unsecured roof tiles may easily become displaced or even slide of the roof, becoming dangerous for anyone near the house and leaving your house unprotected from the unforgiving Melbourne weather.
When your house is re-bedded, we apply a cement mortar then go over the top of that with a flexible pointing material to increase the mortar’s hold on the roof tiles and provide a durable protection layer over the mortar to increase the life of the bedding.
Roof pointing is a second layer which goes over the top of the bedding to help create a stronger hold for on the tiles and seal the roof against dust and water. Cement mortar used to be used for roof pointing but has been replace by flexible pointing compounds. Flexible pointing expands and contracts with changing weather conditions, which is especially relevant in Melbourne with its wide temperature range. If your pointing has cracked or deteriorated, your roof is far more likely to start to leak which will cause damage to your home.
