{"product_id":"ventilated-dry-ridge-kit-pitched-roof","title":"Ventilated Dry Ridge Kit – Mechanical Ridge System for Pitched Tiled Roofs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWet mortar ridge pointing is the first thing to fail on most pitched roofs — it cracks, lets water in behind the ridge tiles, and rarely lasts more than 10–15 years before it needs raking out and redoing. A dry ridge system replaces that mortar joint with a mechanical fixing: a ventilated ridge roll, union clips and brackets that hold each ridge tile firmly in place without a single trowel of cement, while still letting the roof breathe through built-in ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKits are supplied by real coverage length — 6m and 10m rolls, plus a heavier-duty 10m kit with mechanical lug fixing for extra wind uplift resistance on exposed sites. Each kit includes everything needed for that length of ridge: the ventilated roll itself, union clips or brackets, and a fixing pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo wet mortar — mechanical fixing that won't crack, shrink or fall out over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in ventilation strip helps the roof breathe and reduces condensation risk in the roof void\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6m and 10m kits cover a typical ridge run in one or two packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty lugged option available for exposed or high-wind sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster to install than raking out and repointing a mortar ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical dry-fix ridge, ventilated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6m kit, 10m kit, 10m heavy-duty kit with mechanical lug fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVentilation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous ridge ventilation strip built into the roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion clips\/brackets and screw fixing pack (standard kits); mechanical lug fixing (heavy-duty kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard interlocking and plain tiled pitched roofs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry ridge systems are designed to be fitted by a competent roofer over the existing ridge line, with the ridge tiles bedded onto the union clips\/brackets rather than mortar. Always check the kit is compatible with your specific ridge tile profile and roof pitch before ordering, and choose the heavy-duty lugged option on exposed, coastal or high-altitude sites where wind uplift is a bigger risk. If you're re-roofing the whole pitch, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/brazilian-natural-roofing-slate-500x250mm\"\u003enatural roofing slate\u003c\/a\u003e and pair this with a quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/breathable-roofing-membrane-125gsm-roof-wall-underlay-50m-rolls-taped-kits\"\u003ebreathable roofing membrane\u003c\/a\u003e underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace mortar completely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit is designed as a full mechanical alternative to a mortar-bedded ridge, though some installers still use a small amount of adhesive or sealant at specific junctions per the fitting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my ridge tiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnion clips and rolls are designed to suit standard concrete and clay ridge tile profiles, but always check compatibility with your specific tile before ordering, especially on older or unusual profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose the heavy-duty lugged kit over the standard kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lugged version adds a mechanical interlock at each tile for extra wind uplift resistance — worth the extra cost on exposed elevations, high ridges, or coastal sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much ridge length do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure your ridge run(s) in metres and round up to the nearest 6m or 10m kit, allowing a small overlap at joins — order slightly more than the exact measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need annual maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike mortar, a dry-fix ridge doesn't need repointing, but it's still worth a visual check after severe storms, as with any roof detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubber Roof UK","offers":[{"title":"6m Kit","offer_id":46003621265599,"sku":"RRUK-DRYRIDGE-6M","price":93.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10m Kit","offer_id":46003621298367,"sku":"RRUK-DRYRIDGE-10M","price":128.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10m Heavy-Duty Kit (Lug Fixing)","offer_id":46003621331135,"sku":"RRUK-DRYRIDGE-10M-HD","price":256.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1804\/9727\/files\/dry-ridge-system-pitched-roof-ridge-tiles.jpg?v=1786523369","url":"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/ventilated-dry-ridge-kit-pitched-roof","provider":"Rubber Roof UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}