Hanging Roof Tiles

In this video we take a closer look at replacing common interlocking concrete or clay roofing tiles.

Hanging roof tiles.

Soften off any sharp corners drill holes and then thread them with thick jute cord for hanging before we engrave our designs directly into the surface. 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. If you re concerned about. Use a tape measure to measure the size of the tiles.

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

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.

Select a picture frame that is big enough for the tile. If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you. 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. Cut backer board if the frame doesn t have.

Set the tiles down on a flat surface.