Laying Roof Tiles

There are a number of different grades of tile to choose from and you must.

Laying roof tiles.

If it s not apply mortar or a thin set product to level the surface. Clay tiles work well on roofs with slopes greater than 20 degrees. Firstly get two of your roof tiles and either two full battens or two offcuts of batten and place them onto the roof one above the other. If your roof has distinct areas marked off by dormer.

How to tile a roof if you would prefer to read how to tile a roof and see more help please visit this link unless you found this video via my website. The right roofing underlay. Hammer each nail into the center of the contoured edge of the tiling that is easily identifiable. Step 3 roofing felt.

After laying the first layer secure each tile with a nail. Now figure out how many flat roof tiles you need. Lay tiles starting at the right hand side of the roof plane and working towards the left. Make sure that every third tile is positioned to the chalk line.

Next place your two tiles one on top of the other loose onto the battens without anything being fixed. How to lay flat roof tiles step 1 choose your flat roof tiles. Step 2 measure. Determine the type of tile you want.

Make a list of necessary. To put it in simplest terms a basic asphalt shingle perhaps the most common roofing. Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens. Planning for the project 1.

Mechanical fix all tiles in accordance with the manufacturer s fixing specification. Before starting make sure that the surface is level. Consider the impact of weight. Use fittings supplied by the manufacturer.

As the slope increases it enhances the aesthetics of the tile making it ideal for cathedral type roofs. Laying the tiles plain tiles are laid on the battens in a brick bond pattern i e. With the joints between them aligned with the centre of the tiles above and below and with about 3mm between the sides.