Removing Roof Tiles From Inside

You simply slightly lift the tile at the rear of the one you want to move and then lift the front and slide back the lower tile.

Removing roof tiles from inside.

Once you have safely gotten to the broken tile. Pour the mixture into the spray bottle. The vinegar should be labeled with its acetic acid strength which shouldn t be more than 5 percent. Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof.

If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a flat blade to hook the tiles underneath. Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof. Taken me a while but i replaced the broken tiles at the weekend from inside the roof. Some of the tiles may have clips or nails holding them but not all.

This video from bunnings shows you how to take a tile off and replace it prop. The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork. Getting the broken tile out was relatively easy. Get onto the roof.

You can use a ladder from the scaffolding platform to be able to access the part of the roof you require or as you now have a platform if the pitch is not steep walk up it. Ensure you have the correct replacement tile as there are many different roof tiles on the market. Go down to the next row and loosen it. Pour distilled white vinegar into a bucket.

Having been warned of the risks by the survey i have had a roofer take a look and provide a quote for re roofing ie. Remove tiles from the roof ridge first. Strip existing tiles and roof boards fit breathable felt re batten and re tile. They are not hard to remove either the hardest part being lifting the first tile.

No you cannot fit roof tiles from the inside to access the roof you use a scaffold and if they are in that bad a condition it might be time to replace the roof 70 years is a good life span. Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them. Sods law said that the tiles would be behind rafters so i had to slide the broken tile over another tile to get it into clear space and then slide it out. Getting the replacement in was a lot harder as it was a.

Working with roof tiles is a lot easier when you know a couple of basic tricks. This maneuver will help to remove the piles together with nails. Of dish soap to help the vinegar cling to the moss and lichens.