Slate Roof Dry Verge Detail

Description easy verge is a continuous dry verge system for slates and is a great alternative to mortar bedding at the verge.

Slate roof dry verge detail.

The minimum width of any one slate in an exposed position should be 115m. Dry verge dry verge systems are a simple effective way of securely fixing concrete interlocking tiles without the need for mortar. Call our knowledgeable team on 01752 692760 and they ll have all the information you need. The system is quick and easy to install and provides a neat and unobtrusive finish to the verge.

It warns this may lead to failure of the dry verge system caused by imposed wind loads and wind uplift. The overhang of slate at the verge should be between 40 and 50mm and wide slates doubles should be used in alternate courses to maintain the bond. Using dry verge caps and units gives a strong and reliable fix without mortar. The system keeps water away from the slate batten ends and prevents water from running over the verge edge.

Fixing of intermediate dry verge units the nhbc has identified a number of reasons for product failure including tile battens not extending far enough beyond the outer edge of the wall or bargeboard and inadequate fixings. Click the images below to find out more about this pvc dry verge range in black brown and grey. Our continuous dry verge system for slate roofs has become the roofers first choice.