Inside a tiled roof
What’s under your tiles?
A tiled roof is a system. Knowing which part has failed is the difference between a quick repair and a full restoration.
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Tiles
The layer you can see. Over time the surface fades and becomes porous; restoration cleans, seals and recoats it.
- 02
Ridge capping and pointing
The caps along the ridges are bedded and pointed. Cracked pointing is one of the most common causes of leaks.
- 03
Sarking
A protective sheet under the tiles, where fitted. It helps direct any water that gets past the tiles back to the gutters.
- 04
Battens and frame
The timber the tiles hang on. Leaks left too long can damage battens, turning a small repair into a bigger job.
Photo from an Ultra repair in progress. Actual roof construction varies by home, material and building code.
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