How to Install Concrete Roof Tiles
Installing concrete tile roof is quite a laborious and difficult process which needs great preparation and planning before the actual installation.
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Get the installation work started
The following steps are involved in this phase:
- Removing the former roofing if any.
- Installation of underlayment
Position at one roof’s side a roll of underlayment perpendicular to roof’s eave.
Roll the underway while keeping bottom edge in line with eave’s edge maintaining it above any synthetic or metal edging which may cover eave’s border.
Secure laid underlayment using nails at a separation distance of 24’’ interval. The nails to be at least 2’’ above the roof edge. At the roof end cut the roll of underlayment such that it matches edges then secure using nails.
Install battens
Install tiles
For tight spots cut the tiles
Ridge tiles installation
Actual installation of tiles
Installing concrete tile roof is quite a laborious and difficult process which needs great preparation and planning before the actual installation. Be it you are replacing a roof which is damaged or installing a brand new roof, you need be aware of how to do it technique.
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