Hanging Roof Tiles

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

Hanging roof tiles. If the roof has a steep slope battens may be required to hold the tiles in place. Set the tiles down on a flat surface. Select a picture frame that is big enough for the tile. 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.

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. Some roof slates are from sevenoaks houses some are from london rooftops. 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.

How many roof tiles do i need. If you have a broken roof tile this video will show you. 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.

Use a tape measure to measure the size of the tiles. Sometimes you may have one or two broken hanging tiles and they can be quite awkward. We do all the work ourselves here in sevenoaks. 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.

Many tile varieties possess a lip or hook that will hang on available battens.