Laying Roof Tiles

The right roofing underlay.

Laying roof 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. After laying the first layer secure each tile with a nail. Roofing tiles come in a variety of materials such as slate wood and stone. Always start laying tiles from the side of the roof.

Firstly get two of your roof tiles and either two full battens or two offcuts of batten and place them onto the roof one above the other. Clay tiles work well on roofs with slopes greater than 20 degrees. To put it in simplest terms a basic asphalt shingle perhaps the most common roofing. Now figure out how many flat roof tiles you need.

With the joints between them aligned with the centre of the tiles above and below and with about 3mm between the sides. Determine the type of tile you want. Planning for the project 1. Lay tiles starting at the right hand side of the roof plane and working towards the left.

Now lay the second layer over the first layer of tiles packing the tiles in a compact manner. Hammer each nail into the center of the contoured edge of the tiling that is easily identifiable. Step 2 measure. Make sure that every third tile is positioned to the chalk line.

Laying the tiles plain tiles are laid on the battens in a brick bond pattern i e. Step 3 roofing felt. How to lay flat roof tiles step 1 choose your flat roof tiles. Before starting make sure that the surface is level.

Use fittings supplied by the manufacturer. Make a list of necessary. As the slope increases it enhances the aesthetics of the tile making it ideal for cathedral type roofs. If it s not apply mortar or a thin set product to level the surface.

If your roof has distinct areas marked off by dormer. Consider the impact of weight. There are a number of different grades of tile to choose from and you must.