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cracked ridge tile
greatcrested
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I had a couple of silpped tiles replaced today and while up there he spotted this crack. Best way to fix? If he removes /replaces the whole tile, those on either side might get damaged and so on. Can the crack be filled and if so with what? Or covered eg lead?
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Lead will need something to attach to, so that is out. Could use a self adhesive flashing strip - A bodge that will last a few months. Squirting mastic (silicone sealant) in would also be a temporary, all be it another bodge fix.It should be possible to remove the ridge tile without damaging any others - It already has a good size crack in it where a thin wedge could be drive in. A grinder will take care of the mortar joints either end. With a little care, it should be possible to remove both the tile and some of the mortar underneath and do a proper repair.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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I don't see a competent roofer causing further damage whilst removing and replacing that ridge tile. If you don;t replace it the likelihood is the tile breaking in two and rolling down the roof, possibly causing more damage as it crashes to the ground.1
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CT10 or a similar polymer adhesive in the crack, then fibreglass matting across the join.It's been working on my van for a couple of years now!
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