Laying Roof Tiles Diy

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Laying roof tiles diy.

Measure the length of a shingle as it lies across the roof. Always start laying tiles from the side of the roof. Most asphalt shingles are 3 feet 91 4 centimeters in length. Hammer each nail into the center of the contoured edge of the tiling that is easily identifiable.

If your roof s width is not an even multiple of the shingle s length you will have a partial piece on one end of each row. This will help determine how the shingles will lay on the roof width. Start tiling by loose laying a row at the eaves in order to establish the spacing between tiles to get a whole number to minimise cutting to make any adjustment you can use a tile and a half at one end or adjust the side gaps between tiles to achieve a suitable fit for a whole number of tiles. How to tile a roof if you would prefer to read how to tile a roof and see more help please visit this link unless you found this video via my website.

Whether you are laying brand new roofing tile or replacing damaged ones it is also important to have the right technique. Installing a tile roof can be a difficult and laborious process. Now lay the second layer over the first layer of tiles packing the tiles in a compact manner.