How To Remove Roof Tiles

This video from bunnings shows you how to take a tile off and replace it prop.

How to remove roof tiles.

This will help you to remove all the debris faster. Next slide in the replacement tile under this tile and lower the other tile on top of it. Ensure you have the correct replacement tile as there are many different roof tiles on the market. Begin by lifting up the next door overlapping tile.

Removing a tile from the roof. Removing tiles with nails if nails have been used to attach the tile to the roof felt lift the tile to see if the nail comes with it. If not continue to use the claw of a hammer to remove them. Now gently pull this tile down until it rests securely on the hook at the bottom of the clip.

This will lift the overlapping tiles on the row above so the tile you want to remove should come out easily. Push the shingles down to the roof jacks. Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof. Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.

Get onto the roof. If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a. Remove the wooden wedge that you fitted earlier while keeping the tile that it was holding up still lifted with your hands. How to remove roof tiles before getting your roof a new look getting started.

Working with roof tiles is a lot easier when you know a couple of basic tricks. Removing tiles with adhesive. Use a roof scraper to scrape the extra debris from the tiles. Remove moss and algae roof or wall tiles are often covered with moss or algae if not clean for more than 3 months.

Cover the bushes under the eaves of plastic tarp. Remove tiles from the roof ridge first. Only do this if you know it can be done safely using a stable ladder and perhaps even using. If your tiles aren t lifting they may have nails holding them in place.