Dry Ridge & Dry Verge
No More Crumbling
Ridge Mortar.
Traditional ridges are held on with mortar — and mortar cracks, falls out and lets water in along the whole length of the roof. A dry ridge system uses mechanical fixings instead. It's how modern roofs are built.
The Old Way
Why Mortar
Always Fails.
Bedding ridge and hip tiles in mortar has been standard practice for generations — but it has a fundamental problem. Mortar and tiles expand and contract at different rates as they warm and cool. Eventually, the mortar cracks. Then water gets in.
That's why you see so many roofs with mortar falling out along the ridge, tiles sitting loose, and damp patches appearing inside.
- Mortar cracks as the roof expands and contracts
- Loose ridge tiles can lift in high winds
- Water gets in along the entire length of the ridge
- Needs repointing every 10–15 years at best
- Loose tiles become a genuine safety risk
The Modern Answer
Mechanically Fixed,
Not Glued On.
A dry ridge system uses stainless steel fixings, a breathable membrane and a dry ridge capping — no mortar anywhere. It's faster to install, far more reliable, and it lasts.
Mechanical Fixings
Every tile is screwed down through stainless fixings — they can't lift, whatever the wind does.
Breathable Membrane
Ventilation is built in, so the roof can breathe and condensation doesn't build up.
Lasts Decades
No mortar to crumble means no repointing every few years. It's essentially maintenance-free.
Fully Guaranteed
Backed in writing along with the rest of our workmanship guarantee.
Dry Verge Too
The same principle applies to the edges of your roof — the verge. Instead of mortar holding the edge tiles in place, dry verge systems use interlocking capping pieces fixed mechanically to the batten. No more mortar falling out along the gable end.
Is A Dry Ridge Right For Your Roof?
Almost always, yes. Dry ridge systems work on pretty much any pitched roof — tiled or slated, new or existing. We'll take a look and tell you what's involved, including whether it can be done without a full re-roof.