Dry Ridge & Hip by Dublin Roofing Company

Dry Ridge & Hip Systems Dublin

We lift loose ridge and hip tiles and refix them mechanically over a vented seal, with no mortar.

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Dry Ridge & Hip

Mortar-Bedded Ridges Versus Dry Ridge

On a traditional roof, each ridge and hip tile sits on two thick beds of sand and cement, with the joints between tiles pointed up. The weight of the tile and the grip of the mortar are all that hold it. When the bedding shrinks, cracks or washes out, ridge tiles rock, leak at the joints and can be torn off in a gale.

A dry ridge system takes the mortar out of the picture. The ridge tiles are screwed through to a timber ridge batten held on adjustable brackets, the joints are covered by union clips, and a flexible roll seal underneath keeps out rain while letting air through.

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Parts of a Dry Ridge & Hip System

Each component has a job to do, and leaving one out is how cheap dry ridge installs fail.

Ridge Batten & Brackets

Metal brackets fix to the rafters at the apex and hold a treated batten at the right height. This gives every ridge tile a solid, straight fixing point along the full length of the roof.

Roll-Out Ridge Seal

A strip with flexible, pleated edges is dressed down onto the tiles on both slopes. It follows the tile profile closely to stop wind-driven rain, while damp air escapes through its breathable centre.

Union Clips & Screws

Unions sit under each joint between ridge tiles, catching any water and sending it back onto the roof. Long stainless steel screws with sealing washers go through every ridge tile into the batten.

Hip Irons & Hip End Caps

On a hipped roof, a hip iron fixed at the foot of each hip stops the bottom tile sliding off, and a purpose-made end cap closes the open end neatly instead of a plug of mortar.

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Ridge Ventilation & Condensation

Modern homes hold more moisture than older ones: more insulation, sealed windows, showers every day. That warm, damp air rises into the attic, and if it cannot get out it condenses on the underside of the roof, soaking timbers and insulation. A ventilated dry ridge lets that air escape at the highest point, which is exactly where it collects.

Paired with ventilation at the eaves, a vented ridge sets up a steady flow of air through the roof space. We look at your existing ventilation and insulation as part of the survey, so the ridge becomes one part of a balanced system rather than a guess.

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Storm damage, a leak through the ceiling or a slipped ridge tile: our phone is answered day and night, every day of the year.

FAQs

FAQs About Our Dry Ridge & Hip Service

Questions we are often asked about dry ridge and dry hip work.

Can you reuse my existing ridge tiles?

Usually, yes. Most ridge and hip tiles come off intact and are perfectly good once the old mortar is cleaned away, and reusing them keeps the roof looking as it did. If several are cracked, we source matching replacements or suggest a new set that suits the main tiles.

Does a vented ridge make the house colder?

A ventilated ridge lets moist air out of the roof space, not heat out of your rooms. The warmth in your home is held in by the insulation at ceiling level, and the attic above it is meant to stay cool and dry. Good airflow actually protects that insulation from getting damp.

Why do my ridge tiles keep coming loose?

Bedding mortar shrinks as it dries, then cracks as the roof moves and frost gets in. Once the bond goes, the ridge tile is simply resting there. Repointing fills the gaps for a while, but the underlying weakness stays, which is why a mechanical fix holds up better.

Is a dry hip different from a dry ridge?

The parts are similar, but a hip runs down the slope at an angle and finishes at the eaves, so it needs a hip iron at the bottom and a closure at the end. The batten and brackets also have to follow the line of the hip rather than sit level along the top.

Can a dry ridge go on a slate roof?

Yes. There are dry ridge systems made for slate as well as tiles, using a seal and fixings that suit the flatter surface. On a slate roof we often pair the ridge with slate vents lower down to give the roof space an even flow of air.

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Office
6 Fern Road, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 FP98

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Your Dry Ridge & Hip?

Ridges and hips take the worst of the weather on any roof, so the fixing has to be right first time.

Sandyford, Dublin 18

An Office You Can Find, a Phone That Gets Answered

Quotes, bookings and any follow-up are handled from our office on Fern Road in Sandyford, Dublin.

Every Component Fitted

We fit the full system of brackets, batten, seal, unions and hip irons, rather than cutting corners on the parts you cannot see from the ground.

Ventilation Thought Through

We look at your attic, insulation and eaves before fitting a vented ridge, so the airflow through the roof space actually works as intended.

Covered While We Work

Our qualified roofers are fully insured with public liability cover, and we keep your gutters and garden clear of mortar debris throughout.

Trusted & Guaranteed

Rated Excellent on Trustindex and listed on Verify Trusted, we stand behind every dry ridge and hip installation with our guarantee.

Free Quotes, Written Down

Call or send the form with your Eircode and we will arrange a visit, look at the roof and price the work before anything starts.

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Irish Suppliers

Irish Names We Work With

Flat roof membranes, fibre cement and natural slate from Irish suppliers.

Professional Dry Ridge & Hip

Since 2018 we have been fitting dry ridge and dry hip systems to homes and commercial roofs in Dublin itself and out across Kildare, Meath, Wicklow and Louth. We can convert just the ridge, just the hips or the whole roof in one visit, and the work pairs well with a dry verge on a gabled house.

For a free quote, ring 01 263 5253, or send a picture of the ridge to info@dublinroofingcompany. ie.

Need a Dry Ridge?

If your ridge tiles are rocking or mortar is washing into the gutters, call us and we will quote for a dry ridge and hip system free of charge.

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How It Works

Replacing a Mortar Ridge with a Dry System

Converting a ridge or hip is done from scaffolding and normally takes a day or two, depending on the size and shape of the roof.

Step 01

Lift the Old Ridge

Ridge and hip tiles are lifted one by one and stacked safely. Sound tiles are cleaned up for reuse, and any cracked ones are replaced with a matching tile.

Step 02

Clear the Old Bedding

All the old mortar is chipped off the ridge tiles and the top courses, so the new seal can sit flat and make full contact with the tile surface.

Step 03

Fix Brackets, Batten & Seal

Brackets go on at even spacing, the ridge batten is fixed level and straight, and the roll seal is pressed down to follow the tile profile on both slopes.

Step 04

Screw Down Every Tile

Ridge and hip tiles go back on with a union at each joint and a screw through every tile, then hip irons and end caps finish each corner before we inspect the lot.

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