Dry Verge Installations and Repairs Manchester
At Roofing in Manchester, we provide dry verge system installations throughout Manchester and neighbouring areas, either as a direct replacement for deteriorating mortar verges or as an integral component of comprehensive roofing projects.
The verge refers to the edge of a roof where the roof covering intersects with the gable end wall. In older properties, this junction is typically finished using a wet mortar bed, a technique that has served as standard practice for numerous decades.
While mortar pointing performs adequately when initially applied, it possesses a comparatively limited lifespan and tends to generate recurring issues as it deteriorates. Dry verge systems provide a more resilient and low-maintenance solution, and are now extensively employed on both new constructions and older properties undergoing roof repair work.
Replacing Wet Mortar Verges
Mortar verges deteriorate and loosen gradually due to frost, wind and general weather exposure. When the mortar starts to fail, it can lift, permitting water to collect beneath the roof covering, and loose portions can present a danger if they fall from height. Repointing a mortar verge remains an option, but it serves as a temporary solution; the mortar will require attention again within a few years.
Substituting a wet verge with a dry verge system removes this maintenance cycle. The existing mortar is stripped away, the verge units are mechanically fitted along the gable edge and the system is engineered to remain secure without requiring ongoing repointing. Following installation, a dry verge system demands minimal maintenance.
How Dry Verge Systems Work
Dry verge units are interlocking plastic or uPVC components that clip over the edge of the tiles or slates and secure back to the roof structure. They seal the gap at the verge, preventing wind driven rain from penetrating underneath the roof covering and blocking birds and pests from nesting in the gap at the eaves and verge.
Appearance and Colour Options
One of the more practical benefits of modern dry verge systems is the variety of colours available. Rather than settling for a plain white finish, it is possible to choose a verge unit colour that closely matches or complements the roof tiles. Common options include grey, brown, terracotta and anthracite, which means the completed result blends naturally with the roof covering rather than appearing as a conspicuous addition.
Roofing in Manchester installs dry verge systems throughout Manchester and the surrounding areas. Whether you need to replace an existing mortar verge or are planning a new roof or reroof project, get in touch and we can recommend the most appropriate system for your property.
