Dry verge systems and roof verge work

Dry verge units are mechanically fixed to the roof battens and tiles, so the edge of the roof no longer depends on a bed of cement mortar to stay secure.

We measure the verge, set out the units so the spacing looks even from ground level, and finish the apex and eaves with matching caps.

Available in the common colours used on Irish housing — grey, black, brown and terracotta — to suit your existing tiles.

Older plastic verge units can become brittle, fade or work loose over time. We remove the affected sections and refit with new units.

Where only part of the run has failed, we can replace that section and match it to the rest of the roof where the profile allows.

Cement verge mortar cracks as it ages and can lift away from the tiles, leaving gaps at the edge of the roof.

We remove the loose material, check the condition of the tiles and battens underneath, and tell you what we find before fitting anything new.

Small problems at the verge tend to get worse quickly because the edge of the roof takes the most wind.

We can refix individual tiles, resecure loose verge units and check the run for anything else that needs attention.

Most older tiled roofs in Ireland were finished with mortar at the gable. Upgrading to dry verge removes the ongoing repointing and gives a cleaner line.

We check first that the tile profile and roof build-up suit a dry verge system, and say so if they do not.

We look at the verge, ridge line and edge tiles, then explain what we have seen in plain terms.

You get a straightforward recommendation and a price — no pressure to go ahead on the day.