Remove Roof Tiles Without Breaking

This video from bunnings shows you how to take a tile off and replace it prop.

Remove roof tiles without breaking.

If you don t know what the tile is take a tile with you to a roofing supplier and they should be able to match it for you. Ceramic is a type of glass. How to remove ceramic floor tile without breaking it. Remove the grout by using a rotary cutting tool to cut along all of the grout lines.

Tiles are easily damaged or cracked if excessive force is used. Remove tiles from the roof ridge first. If you do not have a scraper use a garden spade with a flat blade to hook the tiles underneath. Protect your eyes and lungs from ceramic dust particles by wearing safety goggles and a heavy duty dust mask.

This video shows a few tips for how to move around on an old roof without breaking too many tiles or slates. Next position a chisel in the grout line under the bottom of the tile and tap it gently with a hammer to see if the tile will pop loose be careful not to chip or crack the adjoining tile. You must ensure it is the same type of tile or it may not work and can result in damage even though you ve tried to repair it. Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them.

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. If the tiles are firmly attached you may not be able to remove them without breaking but here s how to give it a try. The most common tile types are concrete and terracotta.