Dry fix installation of ridge tiles is becoming increasingly popular in the UK roofing industry, and for good reason. Unlike traditional mortar-based installations, dry fix systems provide a more secure and long-lasting solution for securing ridge tiles in place, especially in the UK’s wet and windy climate. A dry fix ridge system has several advantages over traditional mortar-based ridge systems for roofing: Durability: Dry fix ridge systems are made of durable materials such as uPVC or metal, which are resistant to weathering, cracking, and decay. This means they have a longer lifespan and ..read more

Roofing is an essential part of any building. It protects the structure from external elements such as rain, wind, and sun. However, it’s not just about functionality; it’s also about aesthetics. A well-designed roof can add to the overall appeal of a building. That’s where roof accessories come in. One such accessory is the finial, a decorative element that sits at the highest point of a roof’s ridge. At Rock Roofing Products, we recently manufactured a large Fleur-de-lys finial onto Marley Clay Terracotta ridge tiles, which we color matched to our customer’s requirements. The finial was made ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the highly successful transfer of our majestic dragon sculpture to its new home atop the picturesque Roll Top Ridge. This breathtaking installation was made possible by our team’s unmatched expertise in crafting and handling bespoke Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) products. Our commitment to excellence and precision throughout the process ensured a flawless transfer, leaving our customer over the moon with joy and satisfaction. At our company, we take immense pride in our bespoke capabilities, which set us apart as the ideal partner for purchasing handcrafted GRC pr ..read more

GRC (Glassfiber Reinforced Concrete) is a high-performance building material that is becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry due to its strength, durability and lightweight properties. One of the key applications of GRC is in the manufacturing of ridge tiles for roofing. Our company specializes in the production of GRC 2 hole crested ridge tiles and 450mm 3 hole crested ridge tiles, which are available in a variety of colors and angles. The 2 hole crested ridge tiles are manufactured in angles of 75-90-105-115-125 degrees, making them suitable for a wide range of roofing pro ..read more

We were asked if we could assist with a gentleman who wanted just 3 of these Cathedral style ridge tiles as he was having great difficulty trying to source these products for over 10 weeks. We quickly got to work and after a little time with the specials team we came up with our own version. We also created a bespoke colour match to suit the originals and we were all impressed with the results. Do you have an un usual ridge that you can’t source and need a match? Contact us for a discussion as we can reproduce the vast majority of styles of crested ridge tiles. The post Bespoke Cathedral ridg ..read more

Dear valued customers, We wanted to remind you that here at Rock Roofing Products, we offer a nationwide U.K delivery service. Whether you’re based in London, Edinburgh, or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered. What’s more, we can also deliver to the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland, so if you’re based in Guernsey, Jersey, or anywhere in Northern Ireland, you can still take advantage of our top-quality products and unbeatable customer service. So if you’re in need of roofing products or accessories, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today. We’ll be more than happy to help. Best ..read more

We are thrilled to see our GRC Fleur-de-lys crested ridges installed so beautifully with our Rock ridge dry fix kits. GRC, or Glass Reinforced Concrete, is a material that has been gaining popularity in recent years for its strength, durability, and versatility. Our GRC products are made using a unique manufacturing process that involves a mix of cement, water, sand, and alkali-resistant glass fibers. This process creates a product that is lightweight, yet incredibly strong, making it ideal for use in a variety of construction applications. One of the great benefits of GRC is its longevity. O ..read more

Dry Fix now as standard. Rock Roofing are proud to have designed our own dry fix system for crested ridge tiles. Not many are aware that this is an option. We carefully score our crested ridge tiles 4 times on the necks and create slides were our H section clips can be installed. Battens are then raised underneath our products and screws are used to fix the ends down after utilising our ventilated dry ridge roll. The outcome is an aesthetically pleasing installation. Our Plain angled ridges are generally fixed with dry ridge kits and after a meeting with our design team and some consideration ..read more

After waiting nearly 3 months, our newly designed packaging arrived. This is a great step forward as it offers our customers greater protection of our products instead of the shrink wrap we used and we all get less dizzy in the factory from wrapping. These new hoods shrink down and tighten after being heated. They include a QR code either side of the LOGO which links directly to our website. We immediately got to work and used the new packaging and loaded our courier and were very happy with the results. We now await some waterproof UV stable stickers to identify our products. The post That’s ..read more