Fitting Roofing Tiles

Make sure the tile lugs are seated snuggly onto the top edges of the battens.

Fitting roofing tiles.

A roofing company how to install a metal roof on a house whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available. If the roof has a steep slope battens may be required to hold the tiles in place. One of the most important considerations for installing clay tile is to have a great roofing underlay. Normally the underlay is made from asphalt saturated roofing material covering all area below the tile clay cover.

Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses. 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. The material used below the clay tile is a critical factor that will affect the tile s durability. Next place your two tiles one on top of the other loose onto the battens without anything being fixed.

Firstly get two of your roof tiles and either two full battens or two offcuts of batten and place them onto the roof one above the other. How to tile a roof if you would prefer to read how to tile a roof and see more help please visit this link unless you found this video via my website.