If you are removing any tiles from your roof it is a great idea to store them for use in the future.
How do you remove flat roof tiles.
This maneuver will help to remove the piles together with nails.
Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them.
Step by step instructions.
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.
The fairly cheap and common shingle roofs that many people have are quite light.
Get onto the roof.
For a relatively average house with a 1 500 square foot roof the total of underlayment and tiles will equal something approaching 8 tons in weight.
Remove tiles from the roof ridge first.
Place your new tile onto the brick trowel and reverse the steps for removing the tile.
Often roof tiles from different manufacturers may be a direct replacement or an as near as dammit option if.
Only do this if you know it can be done safely using a stable ladder and perhaps even using climbing ropes to protect you in case of a fall particularly with a roof that has a steep incline or is slippery.
Go down to the next row and loosen it.
Here are a selection of common roof tiles for identification approximate sizes and anatomy.
Also unplug the tiles.