How To Replace A Single Tile On A Tile Roof

Concrete roof tile replacement.

How to replace a single tile on a tile roof. Once the tile and corresponding fasteners are removed from the roof be sure to clean and patch any resulting holes in the underlayment. Here are a selection of common roof tiles for identification approximate sizes and anatomy. Roof tile replacement cost. Roof tile replacement costs range from 10 to 33 per square foot.

Never use a pressure washer on either type of roof. 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. Roof tiles these come in many variations of manufacturer shape size and colour the make and model of which can usually be found on the underneath of the tile when it has been removed. In most cases you ll have to pay 0 50 to 1 per square foot to remove the existing materials.

If moss is growing on the roof it should be gently cleaned away. This runs 0 50 to 0 80 per square foot for shingles and 0 75 to 1 per square foot for tiles. If the shingles are severely damaged don t try to salvage them. Loosen the adhesive underneath the tabs of the damaged shingle then pull them free and discard.

Then use a brick trowel to lift up the broken over the baton underneath and slide it down and out. If your roof is made of clay tiles avoid walking on it as this could cause the tiles to break. Once you have safely gotten to the broken tile you ll need to slightly lift the tiles that overlap the one to be removed. Cut off the damage tab of the shingle with a utility knife or remove the entire piece.

Just remove them and replace them with new shingles of a similar style to the rest of the shingles on the roof. Slip the new shingle or tab in place and secure it under the shingle above with 7 8 roofing nails. Loosen and remove the damaged shingles. 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.