Why Canberra Homeowners Should Never Ignore Ridge Capping Before Winter

With Canberra winters arriving fast, one of the most overlooked areas on any residential roof is the ridge capping. Ridge capping is the mortar and cement finish that seals the apex of your roof, and over time the pointing and bedding beneath it cracks and crumbles due to the ACT’s harsh freeze and thaw cycles. Once that mortar fails, water finds its way under your tiles and into your ceiling space before you even notice the damage. We recently completed a ridge capping restoration for a homeowner in Gungahlin whose concrete tile roof had not been inspected in over a decade. Several caps had shifted entirely and the bedding underneath had deteriorated badly. Our team repointed and rebedded the full ridge line, replaced two cracked valley irons and checked the sarking condition underneath. The roof is now properly sealed ahead of the cold months. If your home has concrete or terracotta tiles and the roof is more than ten years old, a professional inspection is worthwhile. Contact Alpha Roofing ACT today on 0458 807 882 or visit alpharoofingact.com.au to organise your inspection.