How to replace a roof tile

Don't wait for missing or broken tiles to become a serious problem and you need to take immediate action.

 

 

 

 

 

Don't wait for missing or broken tiles to become a serious problem. Act promptly to fix the roofing problem.

 

 

Missing or broken roof tiles allow water to penetrate the roof space and wind to lift more of the neighbouring tiles. If you attend to the problem immediately you won't end up with serious repairs later on.

 

 

You will need:

Ladder
Wooden wedges
Safety harness - if you have to climb onto the roof
Hammer
Cutters
Bucket on a rope
Replacement tiles
Tile clips
Galavanised wire
Flat-head nails

 

 

 

Here's how: