Dry Ridge and Hip Range: Systems for all roofs

Dry Ridge and Hip ventilation and fixing systems have become a more popular alternative to mortar applications over the last few decades due to their simplicity and ease of installation. Alongside this rise in popularity, Klober’s Ridge and Hip Range has evolved, to offer a number of solutions to cover all your roofing projects.

Choosing the right dry ridge solution for your project

Klober offers solutions for concrete and clay tiles, and also a universal option. Plus we also offer a specific Hip Kit, which includes Hip Support Trays and fixing clips, which provide all the components you will need to fix smaller tile cuts and fix the ridge or hip tiles themselves.

When it comes to Ridge and Hip solutions, we offer two main ranges:

1. Roll Fix Kit

The Roll Fix range is the trusted brand of roofers, with a high quality 5m ridge roll with a central breathable fleece, available in red, brown and anthracite. These all-in-one packs come in a number of solutions for concrete, clay half round and universal applications, as well as a kit for Hip applications:

Roll Fix Universal Kit:

1 x Roll (295 x 5m) 
11 x Universal ridge seals
11 x Stainless steel screws and washers (100mm) 
11 x Clamping plates 
9 x Ridge batten straps

Roll Fix Concrete Kit

1 x Roll (295 x 5m) 
11 x Concrete ridge seals
11 x Stainless steel screws and washers (100mm) 
11 x Clamping plates 
9 x Ridge batten straps

Roll Fix Clay Half Round Kit

1 x Roll (295 x 5m) 
17 x Ridge seals for clay half-round
17 x Stainless steel screws and washers (100mm) 
17 x Clamping plates 
9 x Ridge batten straps

Roll Fix Concrete Universal Hip Kit

1 x Roll (295 x 5m) 
11 x Ridge seals for concrete hip tiles
11 x Stainless steel screws and washers (100mm) 
25 x Crow clips 
12 x Hip support trays (470mm) 
11 x Clamping plates

2. Economy Dry Ridge Kit

Klober’s entry-level all-in-one dry ridge system for concrete tiles, available with a black ridge roll, ridge seals, and all the additional components to complete a 6m ridge line includes:

6m Ridge Kit

1 x Roll (300 x 6m)
13 x Concrete ridge seals, now with fixed lugs for easier installation 
13 x Stainless steel screws and washers (100mm)
13 x Clamping plates
10 x Ridge batten straps

10m Ridge Kit | Ideal for larger properties

1 x Roll (300 x 10m)
22 x Concrete ridge seals, now with fixed lugs for easier installation
22 x Stainless steel screws and washers (100mm)
22 x Clamping plates
17 x Ridge batten straps

To find out more about Klober’s Dry Ridge and Hip range, speak to your Area Account Manager today or see the range here.

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What is a dry ridge system?

Put simply, a dry ridge system offers both a point of ventilation at the top of the roof, and point of fixing for ridge tiles, and often down the length of the roof hip. Klober dry ridge systems help support modern building standards, and are tested to BS 8612 for Dry Fix Performance.

For ventilation support, all Klober dry ridge kits contain ridge rolls, which are installed at the apex and underneath the ridge tiles, offering a path for airflow to exit out the top of the roofline, preventing the build up of moisture and condensation, which can often lead to mold, rot and structural damage. Klober’s ridge rolls also have corrugated metal sides with adhesive backing, allowing the system to be rolled out and secured across the top of the roofline at either side of the roof, preventing wind-driven rain from accessing the inside of the roofspace. The ridge roll helps support the control of condensation in line with modern building standards, namely BS 5250.

For mechanical fixing, all Klober ridge kits include ridge seals, also known as unions, which support the ridge tiles in place above the ventilating ridge roll, protecting it from rainwater or harmful weather conditions. It is important that ridge and hip tiles are fixed in place to prevent them from slipping, allowing water to enter the roofspace, or potentially causing a hazard to passers by. The ridge seal supports building standards, BS 5534 for Installation and Mechanical Fixing. 

How to Fit a Dry Ridge System

For a step-by-step guide on How to Install a Dry Ridge System,
watch our video below: