Getting Tiles On Roof

This is offset though by the long life a tile roof will enjoy.

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. Tiles have a flat smooth surface so they don t offer a lot of grip when you step on them. Cedar shakes shingles. 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. A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system. Other than carrying them up a ladder in small batches is there an alternative way to get this done with less effort and faster. Broken tiles can compromise the roof s ability to withstand exposure to rain and sun.

To replace a tile slide a flat bar under the 2 tiles above the broken piece. Concrete clay roof tiles. Getting on your roof safely 1 wait until the tiles are completely dry before getting on your roof. Concrete tile roofs are more economical with costs of 400 to 450 per square.

Put another flat bar under the tile to the left of the damaged one. An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area. Gently pry the bars upward and remove the broken tile.