How To Replace A Single Tile On A Tile Roof

If a broken tile or shingle is found replace it as soon as possible to avoid more widespread damage to the roof.

How to replace a single tile on a tile roof.

This runs 0 50 to 0 80 per square foot for shingles and 0 75 to 1 per square foot for tiles. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. Then use a brick trowel to lift up the broken over the baton underneath and slide it down and out. Once the tile and corresponding fasteners are removed from the roof be sure to clean and patch any resulting holes in the underlayment.

If moss is growing on the roof it should be gently cleaned away. Never use a pressure washer on either type of roof. Roof tile replacement costs range from 10 to 33 per square foot. Concrete roof tile replacement.

Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. If your roof is made of clay tiles avoid walking on it as this could cause the tiles to break. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard. Once the damaged shingle has been replaced lift the tab up and apply a dab of roof cement to seal the shingles to the roof.

Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece. In most cases you ll have to pay 0 50 to 1 per square foot to remove the existing materials. Once you have safely gotten to the broken tile you ll need to slightly lift the tiles that overlap the one to be removed. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them.

Then apply a code approved roof tile adhesive to the top of the replacement tile and to the top of the tile it will be overlapping as shown in the illustration and slide it into place. Do this using two pieces of timber to hold them up. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. Often roof tiles from different manufacturers may be a direct replacement or an as near as dammit option if.