The roof is one of the largest expanses on the outside of your home and it plays a vital part not only in the structural elements of your home, it is also a main feature. A roof that looks tired and needs repairing can add years on to the age of your property. One simple but effective roof repair that you can make is to have your roof pointing redone. Read on for more.

Pointing is a substance that is used on the capping tiles (found on the ridge – top and hips – side) of your roof over the bedding mortar in order to waterproof it and finish it off. Repointing is a necessary part of roof repairs and it should be done in order to keep your roof in tip top condition.

The new pointing compounds that are used on roofs today are flexible, which means that the point is able to withstand movement caused by construction and by weather changes. This means that the pointing does not crack. The pointing compound is applied over the bedding and it comes in different colours so that you can match it to the colour of your roof.

If you are having repointing done as part of your roof repairs, you need to use a licensed and qualified roofer or roof tiler. They will be able to do the job safely and efficiently.