Roofing

Edwardian large multi faceted roof with hip and ridges - do we replace or go with the dry fix system?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.11 PM

I feel your pain regarding insurance claims. My 10 yr roof failed a roofing claim due to the wrong mix of mortar. I have been told to go with the dry fix system but have doubts because the concrete Redland 49 roofing tiles have obviously settled in now and the roof has spread and is pushing out the bay windows - another story. I can only find 2 roofs in my area that already have a dry fix system. My concern is should I go that route and if I do and it does require maintenance in the future are there adequate roofers who will do repairs? The 2 roofs I have seen with the dry system are slate and tile. The tile looks a mess with corrugated adhesive roll visible between tile and hip/ridge but the slate could be 'profile' and looks very neat. I don't know if I can have profile because my tiles are not flat. My builder roofer seems to favour dry fix but it is October and no doubt this system is easier to do in the rain. Does anyone have any advice to assist in with my indecision - thank you