Getting Tiles On Roof

Obviously the cheapest but also the most physically taxing method is simply carrying the roofing materials by hand onto the roof.

Getting tiles on roof.

I am doing a roof extension and need to get about 900 concrete roof tiles on top of the trusses to lay them. Slate tiles are by far the most expensive with average costs running between 1 000 and 4 000 per square. Geoffw1 join date jul 2008. To replace a tile slide a flat bar under the 2 tiles above the broken piece.

A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system. Concrete clay roof tiles. An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area. Tiles have a flat smooth surface so they don t offer a lot of grip when you step on them.

Cedar shakes shingles. Put another flat bar under the tile to the left of the damaged one. 17th dec 2015 03 26 pm 2. Gently pry the bars upward and remove the broken tile.

This is offset though by the long life a tile roof will enjoy. Getting on your roof safely 1 wait until the tiles are completely dry before getting on your roof. Broken tiles can compromise the roof s ability to withstand exposure to rain and sun.