Overview

The Bedding Frame Standard 12ft is a long aluminium frame fitted with a sponge rubber edge, built for bedding mortar on ridge capping. The 3.65m length covers a long run with fewer joins, and the lightweight aluminium body makes it easy to lift and position on a roof. The sponge rubber edge sits against the tiles without marking them.

The standard range is the aluminium line, chosen where the frame needs to be carried up a ladder and moved along the ridge by hand. Aluminium keeps the weight down without giving up the rigidity needed to hold a straight mortar line, and the sponge rubber edge follows the tile profile closely enough to give a clean bed on each pass.

Key Features

• 12ft (3.65m) length for long ridge runs
• Lightweight, rust resistant aluminium body
• Sponge rubber edge that is gentle on tiles
• Straight edge for clean, even bedding lines
• Suitable for all weather site conditions

Specifications

• Length: 12 feet (approximately 3.65m)
• Frame material: aluminium
• Edge material: sponge rubber
• Application: bedding mortar for ridge capping
• Finish: smooth aluminium with fitted sponge

Applications

• Bedding mortar for ridge capping on tiled roofs
• Long runs of ridge where repositioning should be minimal
• Clean straight lines for sand and cement bedding
• Professional tiling and re roofing work
• Ridge cap installation on larger roofs

What You Need to Complete the Job

Bed the ridge with a 20kg bag of roof tile mortar, finish the joints with a pointing trowel and level off with an 8 inch gauging trowel. See the Tile Roofing Tools range for more. Two people are the safe way to lift a 12ft frame onto a roof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the frame have a sponge rubber edge?

The sponge rubber edge sits against the tile line and gives a little under pressure, so it follows uneven surfaces and produces a consistent mortar bed without scratching or marking the tiles. It also gives a snug fit along the ridge, so the mortar is contained behind a clean line.

How long is the standard frame?

It is 12 feet, which is approximately 3.65m. That covers a long section of ridge in one setup and reduces how often the frame needs to be moved and re aligned, which is the point of choosing the 12ft length over the shorter 1.8m frames.

Is aluminium strong enough for bedding work?

Yes. The aluminium body is rigid enough to hold a straight edge for mortar beds while staying light enough to carry up a ladder. It also resists corrosion, so it suits outdoor and all weather use, and the sponge edge absorbs the small variations in the tile line.