Getting Tiles On Roof

Obviously the cheapest but also the most physically taxing method is simply carrying the roofing materials by hand onto the roof.

Getting tiles on roof. A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system. This is not a problem for basic materials such as nails and so forth but for shingles it quickly becomes a major chore. An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area. 17th dec 2015 03 26 pm 2.

Other than carrying them up a ladder in small batches is there an alternative way to get this done with less effort and faster. I am doing a roof extension and need to get about 900 concrete roof tiles on top of the trusses to lay them. Tiles have a flat smooth surface so they don t offer a lot of grip when you step on them. Getting on your roof safely 1 wait until the tiles are completely dry before getting on your roof.

This is offset though by the long life a tile roof will enjoy. Broken tiles can compromise the roof s ability to withstand exposure to rain and sun. Cedar shakes shingles. Concrete tile roofs are more economical with costs of 400 to 450 per square.

Gently pry the bars upward and remove the broken tile. Geoffw1 join date jul 2008. To replace a tile slide a flat bar under the 2 tiles above the broken piece.