How To Remove Slate Roof Tiles

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How to remove slate roof tiles.

Make sure you have dressed appropriately for the job. Individual hanging slate removal sometimes a good tactic is to place a large 300mm 12 hacksaw blade in a hacksaw blade holder and cut through the two nails that hold the slate rather than use the slate rip and risk further damage. How to replace slate roof tiles. Be sure that you cover any nearby flowerbeds and plants with plastic sheeting.

To access the tile you want to replace you might need to take out several slate roof tiles. A vinyl leaf rake can clean harder to reach spots. Use heavy rubber gloves to scoop up material in areas you can safely reach. This video from bunnings shows you how to take a tile off and replace it prop.

It doesn t matter which cleaning solution you choose you will get dirt on your clothes. For larger areas remove enough tile by hand to fit the blade of. Limit cleaning to removing organic debris and delaminated slate flakes from valleys snow guards gutters and the area behind the chimney. Slate roofing tiles are still manufactured by hand using traditional methods in a five step process.

Continue to remove each slate tile by hand for smaller areas. Position your ladder in place. Step 1 removing slate roof tiles. A wire brush attachment for a hand drill cuts the time in half and gives the slate a clean surface in no time.

How to replace a roof slate. Safety tips tricks. Working with roof tiles is a lot easier when you know a couple of basic tricks. Step 3 fitting.

Strike the chisel with the sledgehammer to loosen and remove the tile. Step 2 new tiles.