Alien Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) There are currently no mono ridge tiles available in the country it seems. I have a section of mono ridge that I am considering alternatives for. In the first picture you'll see it was finished with standard half round ridge. I have these ready but wasn't happy with I as it just looked odd. Ignore the red lines and the state of it, it's an old picture from a week or so ago. I've taken 2 course of bricks down and have now extended the batten and tiled area up and over this so it now takes full tiles to the wall line. Previously they were badly cut half tiles slobbered in mortar. This means that I will have a vertical line now which was to be capped with mono ridge tiles. I may change back to those when I can get some. I am finishing the verges in a continuous dry verge that looks surprisingly good for powder coated steel. It would fit quite nicely on top of the wall but, I have concerns over the wind driving water up the tiles and under. Tiles are fitted with ridge - forticrete centurion. What do you think to using the dry verge on the mono ridge and finishing the external corner with Lead? Did consider Lead and using a reverse type mortar joint on the wall side. Any other suggestions welcomed. ? Edited August 4, 2021 by Alien Added picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Could you not just get it done in lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Could you not just get it done in lead? +1 for lead, it would look so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Yes. Certainly can. Already sent the pictures to a lead specialist in Yorkshire. They're just awaiting the final measurements. Have asked for complete section but, mulling over ideas! I may just have the corners made and pop the middle in myself. Not sure yet. Would like something maybe a bit unique. I'll see if Telephone number type prices return ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 After a bit of deliberation I was lucky and the company that supplied some lesd work managed to get some ridge tiles made to order for me. Were very reasonable cost wise too. Happy with the result. Bonded on the inside of each ridge tile and on the joining faces and then finished with some sharp sand mortar on the tile side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Well that has come a long way since the first picture. Very smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Been hard work. Not too complicated but, as with everything house related - nothing fits the rule book. Huge admiration for those that do this for a living - tough men and women for sure. Adapt and overcome is the only way sometimes I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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