Step by step instructions.
How to remove nailed roof tiles.
Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them.
Look at the advanced weather forecast before you begin and choose a few weeks with as many dry days as possible.
Next slide in the replacement tile under this tile and lower the other tile on top of it.
The force of the hammer is usually enough to.
This will lift the overlapping tiles on the row above.
Remove tiles from the roof ridge first.
Also unplug the tiles.
This video from bunnings shows you how to take a tile off and replace it prop.
Removing a tile from the roof.
The best way to do that is to pound the pointed jaws of a cat s paw under the head.
Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time.
Once you have safely gotten to the broken tile.
Now gently pull this tile down until it rests securely on the hook at the bottom of the clip.
Get onto the roof.
Individual hanging slate removal sometimes a good tactic is to place a large 300mm 12 hacksaw blade in a hacksaw blade holder and cut through the two nails that hold the slate rather than use the slate rip and risk further damage.
This maneuver will help to remove the piles together with nails.
To begin remove the old roof tile.
If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a flat blade to hook the tiles underneath.
Working with roof tiles is a lot easier when you know a couple of basic tricks.
Ensure you have the correct replacement tile as there are many different roof tiles on the market.
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Only do this if you know it can be done safely using a stable ladder and perhaps even using.
Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof.
Begin by lifting up the next door overlapping tile.
Replacing a tile in the roof.