How To Remove Nailed Roof Tiles

If the tile is nailed and the tile can not be easily pulled free use a slate ripper.

How to remove nailed roof tiles.

Look at the advanced weather forecast before you begin and choose a few weeks with as many dry days as possible. If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a flat blade to hook the tiles underneath. If the single lap tiles have a particularly deep ridged pattern then several tiles may require wedge supports to allow clearance access for removing the offending tile. Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time.

If your tiles have been nailed then drive a nail through the hole in the tile into the timber roof batten. Once all your tiles are in give them any minor adjustments required to settle them in place. Slip a slate ripper under the. Replacement of roof tiles that have cracked broken or disappeared is important to prevent roof leaks an ceiling damage once rain and wind appear.

Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof. Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them. A slate ripper is a flat tool with cutting barbs at one end. Also unplug the tiles.

Remove tiles from the roof ridge first. Go down to the next row and loosen it. Lift up the bottom of the tiles from the row above and slide your tile back into place.