Dry Verge Installation in Bordon

Dry verge installation in Bordon tidies up the gable ends of your roof and does away with crumbling mortar. Caps clip over the tile edges and are screwed to the batten, holding the tiles down without any pointing to maintain.

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Why Gable Ends Fail First

The verge is the sloping edge at the gable end, and it takes weather from the side as well as above. Mortar there dries out, cracks and drops off faster than anywhere else on the roof. Once it goes, wind gets under the end tiles and birds get into the roof space.

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How Dry Verge Caps Work

Each cap fits over the edge of the tile and screws into the batten underneath. They interlock down the whole verge, so the line is held from top to bottom. Caps come in a few colours to match the roof and shed water away from the wall below.

Less Upkeep Year to Year

Mortar verges need repointing every so often, which means access and cost each time. A dry verge does not. Once it is on, it stays put. It also stops the small cracks that let water into the top of the gable wall, which is a common cause of damp upstairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dry verge be fitted to any roof in Bordon?

It suits most tiled roofs with a standard gable end. Systems are made for both interlocking and plain tiles. Natural slate and some older hand made tiles need a different approach, and we will say so on site. We check the verge and the tile type before quoting.

Will dry verge match the colour of my roof?

Caps come in black, brown, grey and terracotta, so most roofs have a close match. Black and grey blend in on the majority of homes around Bordon. We bring samples or show you the options when we quote, so you can see the finish before anything is ordered.

Can dry verge and dry ridge be done together?

Yes, and it is the sensible way to do it. Both need access to the roof, so combining them means one lot of scaffolding and one visit rather than two. Most houses can have the ridge and both verges done inside a day or two. We price them together if you want both.

About us

We have fitted a lot of dry verge around Bordon over 15 years, often at the same time as a dry ridge or a gutter replacement while the access is already up. It is a small job that solves a problem homeowners otherwise deal with every few years, and it finishes the gable end neatly.