concrete the ridge

[booboo24]

Hi everyone.
I am new to this site. My partner and I are renovating a small cotttage. We have removed all the tiles and ridge to lay felt. The question is how important is it to concrete the ridge in as regards to screwing it down? I realize that stronge storms could be problem. Does the ridge need airflow. what about damp getting in through the gaps. Cant seem to find a straight answer on this one.
Any advise would be welcome.
thanks

 

[noseall]

a dry ridge system is probably more robust for a longer period of time than a mortar or wet fix.

a dry ridge system incorporates, joint seals, stainless fixings, venting and end caps.
http://www.klober.co.uk/product2.php?id=9

 

[wsdconst]

hi dont use concrete on a roof use mortar infact use a roofer he knows what he s doing money spent now is money saved later. if its an old cottage use traditional methods not dry ridge as it does nt suit older style properties in my opinion

 

[booboo24]

Hi,
Thank you for your reply, what I still dont understand is why?, I realize this may sound like a stupid question. Our tiles are all clip on with no nails and they have never used nails.The ridge tile has a hole for you to screw them in.Do people seal againist the weather or to hold down the ridge?
Thanks

 

[noseall]

have you looked at the link?