Replacing Nailed Roof Tiles

Also dab a small amount of silicone on the top left corner of the new tile.

Replacing nailed roof tiles.

Replacing a nailed roof tile. Step 5 install the tile clip. Ensure you have the correct replacement tile as there are many different roof tiles on the market. Get onto the roof.

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. The replacement tile must be secured in place with a clip known as a tingle. Step 3 wedge it. This consists of a piece of lead sheet approximately 300 x 15mm.

The nails have an integral plastic cap that helps seal the nail holes. In this video we take a closer look at replacing common interlocking concrete or clay roofing tiles. 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.

Only do this if you know it can be done safely using a stable ladder and perhaps even using. Step 2 safety first. First you should identify what is causing the leak. If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you.

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 1 identify. Step 4 remove the broken tile.