Getting Tiles On Roof

Geoffw1 join date jul 2008.

Getting tiles on roof.

I am doing a roof extension and need to get about 900 concrete roof tiles on top of the trusses to lay them. Obviously the cheapest but also the most physically taxing method is simply carrying the roofing materials by hand onto the roof. A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system. Tiles have a flat smooth surface so they don t offer a lot of grip when you step on them.

Other than carrying them up a ladder in small batches is there an alternative way to get this done with less effort and faster. Concrete clay roof tiles. An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area. Broken tiles can compromise the roof s ability to withstand exposure to rain and sun.

Slate tiles are by far the most expensive with average costs running between 1 000 and 4 000 per square. This is offset though by the long life a tile roof will enjoy. Gently pry the bars upward and remove the broken tile. This is not a problem for basic materials such as nails and so forth but for shingles it quickly becomes a major chore.

Cedar shakes shingles. Put another flat bar under the tile to the left of the damaged one. Concrete tile roofs are more economical with costs of 400 to 450 per square.