During storms, clay tiles on a rooftop are susceptible to extreme damage. If tiles have cracked due to a hail storm, the following steps can be completed to remove the damaged roofing materials and replace them with new tiles.
Materials
* ladder
* drop cloths
* detergent
* bucket
* water hose
* long-handled scrub brush
* nail pulling tool
* stiff-bristled scrub brush
* putty knife
* tiles
* roofing adhesive
* nails
* nail gun
Cleaning A Rooftop And Removing Damaged Materials
Drop cloths should be laid out, next to the portion of the roof that needs to be repaired. Detergent that is suitable for cleaning tiles can be mixed with water in a bucket. A long-handled scrub brush that is dipped into a cleaning solution can be used to remove surface stains. A nail pulling tool will remove nails that were secured to the corners of broken tiles. Dry adhesive can be removed by moving a stiff-bristled scrub brush or putty knife over the roof’s surface. After rinsing a rooftop off with a water hose, plenty of time should be allotted for the treated areas to dry.
Securing Replacement Tiles
Once an even coat of roofing adhesive is applied to the backside of one of the tiles, the tile should be lined up evenly in one of the spots where one is missing. A tile should be pressed firmly against a roof for it to adhere. Adhesive may require several hours to dry. A nail gun can be used to inset nails in the corners of the new tile. Nails will prevent the tile from shifting. The remaining tiles need to be secured to the rooftop by completing the same steps.
Tile roofing in Billings, MT will remain intact and damage-free as long as debris is removed in a timely manner. A basic, soapy solution and a scrub brush can be used to remove most stains from tile roofing pieces. If damage occurs to tile roofing in Billings, MT that is extensive and that cannot be fixed by the owner of a home or business, Built Wright Homes & Roofing Inc. or another business should be contacted and plans can be made to have a roof inspected and repaired.
