How To Remove Nailed Roof Tile

The most common tile types are concrete and terracotta.

How to remove nailed roof tile.

This video shows how to replace an interlocking roof tile such as the marley ludlow major or the redland renown. If you don t know what the tile is take a tile with you to a roofing supplier and they should be able to match it for you. Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof. Slip a slate ripper under the.

The replacement tile can be inserted using the same procedure and re fixed to the adjacent fixed tiles by using an epoxy resin adhesive applied to the. If your tiles have been nailed then drive a nail through the hole in the tile into the timber roof batten. A slate ripper is a flat tool with cutting barbs at one end. Lift up the bottom of the tiles from the row above and slide your tile back into place.

For a tile that is nailed the neighbouring tiles should be lifted to expose the nail s which should be extracted carefully using a slate ripper or hacksaw blade and disposed of safely. If the single lap tiles have a particularly deep ridged pattern then several tiles may require wedge supports to allow clearance access for removing the offending tile. Remove tiles from the roof ridge first. Once all your tiles are in give them any minor adjustments required to settle them in place.

Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time. If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a flat blade to hook the tiles underneath. Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them. Look at the advanced weather forecast before you begin and choose a few weeks with as many dry days as possible.

Also unplug the tiles. To begin remove the old roof tile. Roof tiles can break easily and in most ca. If the tile is nailed and the tile can not be easily pulled free use a slate ripper.