How To Tile A Roof

Do not pressure wash your roof.

How to tile a roof.

Planning for the project 1. Determine the type of tile you want. This video shows a few tips for how to move around on an old roof without breaking too many tiles or slates. Next place your two tiles one on top of the other loose onto the battens without anything being fixed.

Consider the impact of weight. There are a number of different grades of tile to choose from and you must. When you take a step slowly lift your foot up to ease the weight off the tile. In the us slate roof tiles first appeared in the northeastern area of the country where large slate deposits were found.

After you wash your roof and. The supplier of the tiles should recommend the spacing up the roof between the battens known as the gauge this usually varies according to the size of the tiles the pitch of the roof and the degree of exposure. Make a list of necessary. If the roof tiles have curves or waves and they are close together then place the balls and heels on the peaks.

The gauge is in fact the same as the margin which is the length of the tile exposed. To put it in simplest terms a basic asphalt shingle perhaps the most common roofing. Traditional natural slate roof tiles are manufactured from rock. Fixing the problem quickly by yourself is possible provided it s only a few tiles.

Inspect your tile roof periodically. Firstly get two of your roof tiles and either two full battens or two offcuts of batten and place them onto the roof one above the other. Tile roofs are extremely durable but still have to be inspected occasionally. Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens.

Apply pressure to the ball of your foot when you step on the tiles so you re less likely to damage them.