Replacing Nailed Roof Tiles

Replacing a nailed roof tile.

Replacing nailed roof tiles.

If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you. Many times the culprit is not a broken clay roof tile but a pipe from. A broken tile or one that has slipped cannot normally be simply nailed back into position because the original fixing nails will be hidden behind the bottom edge of the tile above. Tile underlay is installed after the metal roof edging which provides a guide at the edges of the roof.

Step 3 wedge it. Ensure you have the correct replacement tile as there are many different roof tiles on the market. Installing a cement repair loose or cracked cement roof tiles by lifting up adjacent tiles and replace the hanger strip if the wood is damaged or rotten. Step 4 remove the broken tile.

To begin replacing the broken tile dab a small amount of silicone at the top of the empty space where the new tile will be placed slightly underneath the underlap of the top right adjoining tile that is still propped up. Step 5 install the tile clip. This consists of a piece of lead sheet approximately 300 x 15mm. First you should identify what is causing the leak.

Also dab a small amount of silicone on the top left corner of the new tile. Step 2 safety first. Once you have safely gotten to the broken tile. The nails have an integral plastic cap that helps seal the nail holes.

Get onto the roof. The replacement tile must be secured in place with a clip known as a tingle. Step 1 identify.