In this video we take a closer look at replacing common interlocking concrete or clay roofing tiles.
Hanging roof tiles.
If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you.
Select a picture frame that is big enough for the tile.
Many tile varieties possess a lip or hook that will hang on available battens.
We do all the work ourselves here in sevenoaks.
Some roof slates are from sevenoaks houses some are from london rooftops.
This video shows how to replace hanging tiles or hanging slates.
Sometimes you may have one or two broken hanging tiles and they can be quite awkward.
Use a tape measure to measure the size of the tiles.
Try to find a picture frame matching the size of your tile.
Soften off any sharp corners drill holes and then thread them with thick jute cord for hanging before we engrave our designs directly into the surface.
Cut backer board if the frame doesn t have.
If the roof has a steep slope battens may be required to hold the tiles in place.
Set the tiles down on a flat surface.
How many roof tiles do i need.
3 97 x 12 6 x 2 100 04m total roof area when you know this you can work out all the materials needed to complete your project.
If you re concerned about.
Tiles are stacked by wedging a tile vertically behind a batten to create a platform for a stack of tiles tiles must be laid broken bond in a half bond pattern but the side lap may be reduced to a minimum of a third of the width of the tile 55 mm in some circumstances e g.