Roof Restoration – Kellyville

During a recent roof restoration at Kellyville a reoccurring leak was located around the gable end tiles. Some timberwork was rotten and water was penetrating internally.

Stage 1. The original gable shows visible signs of wear and tear. The old mortar and bedding is badly cracked and the old terracotta tiles are very dirty. To eliminate the leak we will rebed and repoint the gable end tiles.
Stage 2. After the roof was pressure cleaned the terracotta roof tiles are lifted. The old mortar and bedding are removed. A new fibro strip is also installed to ensure a neat and clean finish.
Stage 3. A new sand and cement mix (the bedding) is laid onto the fibro strip and the tiles relayed into position. The bedding is then trowelled to ensure a smooth surface leaving enough room on the fibro for the second application (the pointing).
Stage 4. The gable end has now been rebedded and is lightly swept with a broom before the pointing is to be applied.
Stage 5. A layer of coloured flexible pointing compound is now trowelled over the bedding finishing off the process of the gable end tile rebed and repoint.