Ridge tile dry fix?

[r1flyguy]

hi all,

With the high winds last week, the end ridge tile to the new extension blew off, landing on the rear roof of the new rear extension, damaging a tile there too!!! Luckily it missed the new velux!!!

Roof was only fitted a few months ago.

The roofer has no issue coming back to remedy the problem and stated the ridge tile were 'dry fixed'

Can someone explain what this is?

I wasn't privy to the conversation as I'm abroad and SWMBO has chatted with him

He also stated to secure it good and proper he could bolt it on.

The roofer is a great lad and good worker so I have no issue with the work and there have been no other issues

Would anyone just be kind enough to explain the fixings to me.

Cheers

 

[chappers]

It means the ridge isn't fixed down with mortar, as for the fixings that can vary, there are so many different systems

 

[catlad]

They are the ones invented to stop the wind blowing them off

 

[mfarrow]

Regardless of fixing system, the last two ridge tiles in a row need to be tied to the ridge beam. You get special security tiles with a stainless steel wire attached inside.

 

[foxhole]

My dry ridge is held down with clips and screwed thru to timber.

 

[r1flyguy]

Ok great, thanks for those who posted useful comments.