Hanging Roof Tiles

Area of slope rafter length x roof length x 2 on both sides of the roof with the figures in this example the calculation would look like this.

Hanging roof tiles.

Select a picture frame that is big enough for the tile. Tiles are stacked by wedging a tile vertically behind a batten to create a platform for a stack of tiles tiles must be laid broken bond in a half bond pattern but the side lap may be reduced to a minimum of a third of the width of the tile 55 mm in some circumstances e g. Use a tape measure to measure the size of the tiles. Some roof slates are from sevenoaks houses some are from london rooftops.

If you re concerned about. 3 97 x 12 6 x 2 100 04m total roof area when you know this you can work out all the materials needed to complete your project. Banberry designs brass vinyl coated plate hanger 3 5 to 5 inch plate hanger set of 4 hangers includes hanging hook and nail 4 0 out of 5 stars 107 11 99 11. If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you.

Cut backer board if the frame doesn t have. In this video we take a closer look at replacing common interlocking concrete or clay roofing tiles. Set the tiles down on a flat surface. We do all the work ourselves here in sevenoaks.

Try to find a picture frame matching the size of your tile. Many tile varieties possess a lip or hook that will hang on available battens. If the roof has a steep slope battens may be required to hold the tiles in place. Battens are thin strips of material usually wood but sometimes metal or plastic and commonly 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide that run horizontally along the length of the roof.

This video shows how to replace hanging tiles or hanging slates.