Getting Tiles On Roof

This is not a problem for basic materials such as nails and so forth but for shingles it quickly becomes a major chore.

Getting tiles on roof. Other than carrying them up a ladder in small batches is there an alternative way to get this done with less effort and faster. Geoffw1 join date jul 2008. Broken tiles can compromise the roof s ability to withstand exposure to rain and sun. Obviously the cheapest but also the most physically taxing method is simply carrying the roofing materials by hand onto the roof.

A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system. Put another flat bar under the tile to the left of the damaged one. Gently pry the bars upward and remove the broken tile. An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area.

Cedar shakes shingles. Concrete clay roof tiles. Tiles have a flat smooth surface so they don t offer a lot of grip when you step on them. Getting on your roof safely 1 wait until the tiles are completely dry before getting on your roof.

17th dec 2015 03 26 pm 2. I am doing a roof extension and need to get about 900 concrete roof tiles on top of the trusses to lay them. This is offset though by the long life a tile roof will enjoy.