Overview

The Bedding Frame Short Standard is a 1.8m aluminium frame with sponge rubber edges, built for precise bedding work on shorter runs. It suits ridges, valleys and roof edges where a compact frame gives better control. The aluminium body resists bending and warping under pressure while staying light enough for easy handling.

In the standard line, the short 1.8m length is the choice for the fiddly parts of a roof: the hip, the valley, the end of a ridge and the sections where a 12ft frame is too much tool to place accurately. The sponge rubber edge does the same job as on the long frame, holding a clean mortar line while staying gentle on the tile face.

Key Features

• Sponge rubber edge for a smooth bedding finish
• Lightweight aluminium body that resists warping
• Short 1.8m length for tight spaces
• Solid and stable under pressure
• Designed for trade use with accurate lines

Specifications

• Length: 1.8m (6 feet)
• Frame material: aluminium
• Edge material: sponge rubber
• Type: short standard frame
• Application: bedding on ridges and roof edges

Applications

• Bedding work on ridges and roof edges
• Shorter roof spans and valleys
• Clean, even sand and cement beds
• Ridge cap installation and repair
• Precise bedding where a long frame is hard to place

What You Need to Complete the Job

Use the frame with a pointing trowel and a 20kg bag of roof tile mortar, then level off with an 8 inch gauging trowel. See the Tile Roofing Tools range for more. The compact frame is easy to carry and reposition between short sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the standard frame different from the economy frame?

The standard range uses an aluminium body with a sponge rubber edge, which is lighter and gentler on the tiles than the plated steel economy line. It is built for the same bedding job but with a smoother finish on the mortar line, which is why tilers choose it for the visible roof edges.

Why choose the short 1.8m length?

The shorter frame is easier to control in tight areas such as valleys, short ridge runs and roof edges. It also weighs less and is simpler to carry up a ladder than the long 12ft frame, so it suits the parts of a roof where you move the frame often.

Will the aluminium frame bend under pressure?

The listing states the solid aluminium body resists bending and warping under the pressure of bedding work. The sponge rubber edge gives a controlled, even application of sand and cement, so the frame keeps a true line across the section you are bedding.