Plastic coverings at end of roof, name?

[rjm2k]

My old property had plastic coverings over the mortar under the tiles at the gable ends to protect from the elements, what are those coverings called please? I've searched b&q, wickes etc but can't see them so assume I need to get them from a trade roofing place.

Any comments on their effectiveness? I assume they actually protect the mortar rather than just hide the effects of the years?

Thanks

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[Nige F]

Plastic Dry Verge system

 

[rjm2k]

Thanks, looks like they are designed to replace mortar rather than be fit over the top?

 

[kjacko]

just had mine ripped off and replaced with mortar as some dropped off anyway and when you view the line from the front of the house, it was like a snake....totally NOT straight.
Cost me £230 for front and back (one side as its a semi)

 

[rjm2k]

Ok thanks, the ones on my old property were fine but I have seen quite a few houses where they are on the main roof and a number of them are missing. Think I'll put that one down as an optional very long term job to be done, plenty more on the list with a higher priority. Interesting that I saw a post saying the PVC systems will probably only last 10 years before needing replacement (brittle/yellowing), the ones on my old place must have been there for 18 years with no signs of issues.

 

[Alastairreid]

Interesting that I saw a post saying the PVC systems will probably only last 10 years before needing replacement

If installed properly dry ridge/verge systems will outlast wet verges without the need for costly maintenance.

They are not designed to cover over existing wet verges either.

As far as discoloration is concerned the upvc verge and roofline products on todays market are much more colour fast and uv resistant than their predecessors.

http://www.roofapedia.com/Roof-Info-Centre/2/Dry-Fix-Systems.aspx