How To Install Clay Roof Tiles

A strong underlay is essential for ensuring the long life of clay roof tiles.

How to install clay roof tiles.

Replacement clay roof tiles are always fitted with a tile clip because they are far easier to install than nails. You can easily buy a tile clip at your nearest hardware store. To begin remove the old roof tile. Do remember to buy the right sized clip.

Position the first tile on the batten with the crown facing up and center the tile from side to side. The entire installation can go horribly wrong if the sloping nature of the roof is not addressed early. Drive a 10d nail at the base of the clay tile into the batten. Look at the advanced weather forecast before you begin and choose a few weeks with as many dry days as possible.

After choosing the clay tile type it is necessary to calculate the amount per square feet of a roof surface as well as the number of mounts. Grooving which laying is carried out from the eaves and upwards. Follow these simple steps to install your clay tiles. Flat that is also going from the bottom to up it is possible to stack a few rows at a time.

Don t overdrive the nail. Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof.