Re-bedding

While re-pointing addresses the visible joints between ridge caps, re-bedding deals with the mortar bed underneath each ridge cap that bonds it to the roof tiles and timber ridge board. The bedding mortar serves as both the adhesive that holds the ridge cap in place and the base layer that creates the correct alignment and profile along the ridge line. When bedding mortar fails, ridge caps become loose, can shift out of position, and may even fall from the roof during high winds. The re-bedding process begins with the careful removal of each ridge cap from the ridge line. The old mortar is then chiselled and scraped away from both the ridge cap and the roof surface, and any damaged ridge caps are replaced. Fresh polymer-modified bedding mortar is applied to the ridge, and each cap is pressed firmly into the wet mortar at the correct height and alignment. Once the bedding has cured (typically 24-48 hours), the joints are re-pointed with flexible compound. In Gippsland's climate, the combination of frosty winters and warm summers creates significant thermal stress on ridge bedding mortar. The freeze-thaw cycle in elevated areas such as the Baw Baw Shire can accelerate mortar deterioration. Town & Country Roofing uses premium polymer-modified bedding compounds that offer significantly greater flexibility and adhesion compared to traditional sand-cement mortar, ensuring re-bedded ridge caps withstand Gippsland's demanding weather conditions.