Dry Ridge Systems are a cutting-edge roofing solution designed to provide unparalleled protection against wind, rain, and other weather-related damage.

In any roofing project, safety, ventilation and preventing water ingress are essential considerations. Dry ridge systemsare the best choice for a pitched roof because they address all these considerations in a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way, giving specifiers, installers, and homeowners peace of mind.

Dry ridge systems use mechanical or dry-fixing techniques – typically, nails, screws, or clips – to attach roof ridge and hip tiles to the top of a roof. Dry-fixing eliminates the need for mortar, resulting in a secure, reliable, and durable roof system.

Dry ridge systems are also designed to provide 5mm continuous roof ridge ventilation. This helps to avoid condensation in the roof void and while also preventing rainwater ingress.

Why dry ridge systems instead of mortar?

While mortar has long been used in roofing applications, the material has its downsides and dry ridge systems provide a solution to these issues.

Problem: mortar is likely to crack and degrade over time which creates maintenance issues for the homeowner, safety issues for the roofers who need to repair it, and potential hazards from falling mortar and dislodged ridge tiles. Many roofing contractors will only guarantee the mortar work for two years.

Solution: Dry ridge systems are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. Being mechanically fixed, they are very secure and, if installed to the manufacturer’s instructions, the risk of failure is very low. A well fitted dry ridge can carry a guarantee of up to 15 years

Problem: Mortar is slow to cure and cannot be used in wet weather or where the temperature is likely to fall below 4 degrees. Mortar which has not set dry can be affected by frost which causes premature degradation, and rain which can leave white staining on the roof which can be difficult and hazardous to remove.

Solution: Because dry ridge systems don’t need to dry or cure, they are quick to install. Providing it’s safe for a roofer to be working at height, dry ridge systems can be installed in any weather, rain or shine.

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