Loft conversion part 22 - Laying & fixing ridge tiles. Marley Eternit capped clay tiles fix & fit.

This is part 22 in my series of DIY loft conversion videos where I take you the viewer through my entire loft conversion from start to finish. In this video we fit the Marley Eternit capped clay ridge tiles into place using mortar and a stainless screw as a mechanical fixing. I show all details of the fit, and explain what mortar mixes and fixings I use.

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[charlieshooter]

Thanks for the plug Pouse....glad I was of some use! Nice to see Mrs Shooter made an appearance up the ladder too!

[Rhino]

It's just remarkable how many roofers disagree with each other. Obviously it's not just roofers, it's every trade possible. And if something goes wrong with their work it's always some other trade that is to blame. Damp "specialists" blaming builders, builders blaming plumbers, plumber blaming electricians etc. And the best one is "I've been in a (insert a trade) for (insert home many decades) and you're doing it wrong, argument.

Honestly Pouse, you're doing a great job. I am certain you're doing this job better than 90% of "roofers" out there, as they just want to take your money, get the job done as quick as possible, as they have other 10 lined up that they already taken deposits for. You're doing the roof for yourself and you know, if it fails - it's on you.

Great job my man! Seriously enjoying the series. You're showing every little thing you do and explaining while you did it. The most comprehensive loft conversation video series on YouTube.

[peterwalton]

Well done for doing all these videos on your conversion. It must have added lots of time to the job. 👏👏👏👏

[inoxlebossggv]

Bravo super travail, vous êtes un professionnel

[richardphillips]

Lovely job - don't fancy walking around the roof as you do!

[CptMishMashVonRandom]

Love your videos on the loft conversion. I'm learning a lot. 🙂

My volume button is like a seesaw though every time that annoying loud music starts.

[cmbespoke]

Ignore the haters mate, it's great knowing you dont have to pay people when you have a bit of know how, and that's what annoys them.

[Toyotaamazonseries]

Not a bad job to be fair Sir, I would have put a bit more mortar under those ridge tiles with a few bits of broken tile, 👍🔨🇮🇪

[TheoGermal]

Marvellous stuff. Really looking good now.

[paulashford]

I am not a construction guy or roofer, this guy is really good. That bit where he cuts the triangle out of the ridge cap... seems vulnerable to rain when the cement underneath gets old. Not sure what else you can do as it does not overlap : ) I thought they were supposed to wear a safety harness up there.

[dermotkelly]

Great job Pouse, great entertainment, keep going mate you put some of those roofers to shame.

[bartoncessna]

Nice! Love these vids!! When you've finished this can you build a bloody huge house that takes you a few years please? Plenty of vids then!!!

[mrc]

Fix two or three batons to the top of the ridge board for a secure fixing

[Lord-Brett-Sinclair]

Great video and wow what a lot of controversy. Totally confused, can't decide what to believe ! Even the roofers don't seem to agree .

[itscoconutsaregood]

"Luv the retaining fence for the mortar and tiles. Can I add though, the first hip or ridge tile has the cap removed and it is considered good practice to turn the tile round so that the manufactured edge is seen and the cut edge is hidden.
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[Bespokespaces]

Like your videos Pouse. I'm up to roof height on a new porch and using the same Marley ridge tiles. Not sure yet how I'm going to finish the inner joint against the house wall. I'm fitting lead soakers and then lead sheet cut into the wall and over the soakers but over the ridge tile... not sure? appreciate and suggestions. Cheers.

[hippoplatypus]

For the tip of the dormer ( 14:11 ) i'd guess that a spare piece of lead sheet would be easier to stop the mortar?

[handle]

What are them slates, they look thin but tough?

[juliandodwell]

You can punch the holes for the ridge tiles from underneath with a hammer and nail of you have nt got a drill

[tubemonks]

It would seem that LABC has changed the old method of fitting the old half round ridge tiles. My loft entension has just been re roofed and the ridges are not cemented in, but they have a black membrane underneath them with stainless brackets holding them on. I can't say it looks great but was informed that these are the latest requirements from Building Control. What is ridiculous about this is it's just another one of those crazy ideas where they think it will prevent condensation forming under them, but there now has to be screw holes in the membrane where small amounts of rain could get into the underlying timbers creating what they were trying to prevent in the first place!
It's like the internal sloping ceilings which have to have Duplex foil backed plasterboard with even more insulation in them even though I have 100mm between the rafters already. I give up!