Slate Roof Dry Verge Detail

The system keeps water away from the slate batten ends and prevents water from running over the verge edge.

Slate roof dry verge detail.

The minimum width of any one slate in an exposed position should be 115m. Our continuous dry verge system for slate roofs has become the roofers first choice. The system is quick and easy to install and provides a neat and unobtrusive finish to the verge. Using dry verge caps and units gives a strong and reliable fix without mortar.

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. It warns this may lead to failure of the dry verge system caused by imposed wind loads and wind uplift. No 1 manufacturer and supplier of slate dry verge systems in the uk. Dry verge dry verge systems are a simple effective way of securely fixing concrete interlocking tiles without the need for mortar.

Click the images below to find out more about this pvc dry verge range in black brown and grey. Want some advice or need to check something. 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.