Replacing Nailed Roof Tiles

The nails have an integral plastic cap that helps seal the nail holes.

Replacing nailed roof tiles. In this video we take a closer look at replacing common interlocking concrete or clay roofing tiles. Also dab a small amount of silicone on the top left corner of the new tile. The replacement tile must be secured in place with a clip known as a tingle. First you should identify what is causing the leak.

Step 5 install the tile clip. Get onto the roof. Only do this if you know it can be done safely using a stable ladder and perhaps even using. A broken tile or one that has slipped cannot normally be simply nailed back into position because the original fixing nails will be hidden behind the bottom edge of the tile above.

Step 3 wedge it. If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you. Step 4 remove the broken tile. How to replace clay roof tiles.

Step 2 safety first. Step 1 identify. Many times the culprit is not a broken clay roof tile but a pipe from. Tile underlay is installed after the metal roof edging which provides a guide at the edges of the roof.

Replacing a nailed roof tile. Ensure you have the correct replacement tile as there are many different roof tiles on the market. This consists of a piece of lead sheet approximately 300 x 15mm.