Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jan 29, 2012 10:02 am I have not been able to find much in this topic and might be looking in the wrong way. We have a tile roof and the ridge capping is mortared beautifully, however, the tiler has not done any mortaring in the valleys. I have queried this with the SS and he suggests that this is now the standard that roofers work to. I have a couple of queries about that, the gal tin plate that is the valley is formed and has a lip on it under the roof tiles, but I am a little concerned that water can get into the roof space if the flow is heavy enough. The second concern I have is to do with the bushfire standards. I am in East Ringwood so certainly not in the same threat overlay as other areas, but there is nothing to stop embers getting into the roof space. I am building with PD and I cannot recall seeing any of their display homes finished this way. As best as I can recall, the area I am talking about has been mortared but I must admit I did not look specifically for this when looking at displays. Can anyone tell me if this is an industry standard or has the tiler looked to cut a few corners? As the roof is at present, the valley has a line of cut tiles showing a grey edge, if there is not going to be any mortar between the tile and the valley, I will paint the exposed grey after handover I think. Re: Roofing standards - ridge and valley mortaring 3May 13, 2012 8:59 pm According to about page 10 mortar is not needed in the valley! I don't know how this ties in with the sarking though. http://www.monier.com.au/Professional/A ... ual_S5.pdf 2 thanks guys! yes this is how I've exactly raised it with the builder. still awaiting response. 12 6044 I plan on installing an undercover walkway (awning ??) from my carport to the back door as shown in sketch. I will be using Boxspan Beams and have no concerns regarding… 0 759 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Don't think they are designed for double brick. WA has a particular way of building and unfortunately that's the way a large amount of sills are finished. 3 7004 |