How To Seal Old Roof Tiles

Use two tiles to determine the spacing required for the battens.

How to seal old roof tiles.

If you want to seal your roof it s best to choose wt1 which acts as a powerful replacement for bitumen based roof membranes. A minimum of a 3 inch overlap is required for the tiles. Seal concrete roof tiles first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon so the sun does not cause the sealer to dry prematurely. Roofing and roof repair 101 is a video series showing you tips and tricks.

Hold the sprayer nozzle 12 to 18 inches away from the surface of the tiles for best results. West coast roofer shows a tile roof tune up done on a roof in aliso viejo ca. Pull the trigger on the sprayer and coat the tiles with long sweeping motions of your arm. Choose a penetrating concrete sealer that will keep out any moisture and prevent any organic growth like mold and mildew.

After you have determined the distance between the first two battens measure the distance and set battens using that. Let s dispel a myth one common myth often used by salesmen is that old concrete tiles will become porous and water will seep through them and into the property. This video from bunnings shows you how to take a tile off and replace it prop. Choose a day when the temeprature is within the application parameters of 50 90 degrees f.

Working with roof tiles is a lot easier when you know a couple of basic tricks.