A slate ripper is a flat tool with cutting barbs at one end.
How to remove nailed roof tile.
The most common tile types are concrete and terracotta.
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 the tile is nailed and the tile can not be easily pulled free use a slate ripper.
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.
Slip a slate ripper under the.
If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a flat blade to hook the tiles underneath.
Once all your tiles are in give them any minor adjustments required to settle them in place.
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.
If your tiles have been nailed then drive a nail through the hole in the tile into the timber roof batten.
To begin remove the old roof tile.
This video shows how to replace an interlocking roof tile such as the marley ludlow major or the redland renown.
You must ensure it is the same type of tile or it may not work and can result in damage even though you ve tried to repair it.
Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time.
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.
Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof.
Roof tiles can break easily and in most ca.
Lift up the bottom of the tiles from the row above and slide your tile back into place.
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.
