Can I convert my roof to a dry ridge?
Mortar and pointing has been used in the construction industry as a traditional method for installing ridge tiles since construction began. As mortar ages over time, cracks begin to appear…
Ventilated Roof Vs. Non-Ventilated Roof
When deciding on a new roof, you may be deliberating between a ventilated or non-ventilated roof. Below, we break down the pros and cons of each roof type to help…
3 amazing tips for checking the health of your roof
You will agree with me that your roof is one of the most important investments in any home. If your roof has issues then everything else in your house will…
2019 Australian Roofing Survey Report
Evo Building Products conducted the first annual Australian Roofing Survey in the last quarter of 2019. The mission was to find out how smart, innovative and future-ready Australia’s roofing solutions…
Why you need to ventilate your roof
You might think that all a roof needs to do is stop leaks from coming through into the building it protects. However, if you want your roof to stand the…
If not mortar & pointing, then what?
Many Australians still secure their roof ridge caps using the established ‘wet’ technique of mortar and pointing. However, this is steadily being phased out. But why exactly should we not…
Why does Europe dry fix their roof ridges? A lesson for Australia.
In Australia, mortar has historically been the most popular way to install tiles and fix roof ridges, however there are a few things that actually make mortar unsuitable for a…
RapidRidge Wins HIA Australian GreenSmart Award
HIA have just announced the winners of the HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards 2018, and we’re proud to say that Evo Building Products has taken out the HIA Australian GreenSmart Product…
Dry fixing roof tiles vs wet mortar
There are two methods for fixing ridge caps to your roof: traditional wet mortar and the dry fixed system. Although wet mortar has long been used in residential construction to…
How can dry fixing your roof ridge save you time and money?
Traditionally, wet mortar has been used for securing and sealing roof ridge capping, but this practice is now being replaced in favour of dry fixed systems, new technology that delivers…