There
are possibly hundreds of different types of roof tiles available with about 9
major ones. Most tiles are supposed to last anywhere from 50 to 100 years. The Greek,
Roman, Spanish and English tiles tend to be standard roof tiles.
On
the other hand the French tiles, ribbed tiles, interlocking shingle tile and
flat shingle tile tend to be non-standard improvised tiles. Even then the tiles
will needto undergo a lot of changes and roof restoration
during this time period. Tile Roof Repair Melbourne
Common Hazards To Roof Tiles
The
most common reasons for tile damage are blown off or missing shingles. Because
of their nature shingles are bound to chip off during the course of their lifetime.
The heavier ones are more durable than the lighter ones. But even heavy asphalt
shingles get blown await from time to time.
Leaking
pipes in your rooftop can also destroy your roof tiles. Most often these pipes
are high quality but years of erosion makes them to eventually cave in. Chimney
flashing can also leave spaces for leaking which eventually get to your tiles.
This is oneof the trickier maladies to detect but very devastating for roof
tiles. Terracotta
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The
valleys that are supposed to carry away rain water have to be maintained and
kept free from damage, fungi or improper cleaning. A small dent and they start retaining
water which eventually messes up your tiles.Ice dams can also form when water
refreezes on your roof and hinder the proper flow of water down the roof. Finally
low slope can also reduce the pace and ability of water to flow. It can also
result in uneven pressure on the roof and create pools belowyour roofing tiles.
It’s always more prudent to call a technician when you spot any of these issues
rather than wait till the extent of the damage is unmanageable.
Conducting Repairs
When you spot cracks or a hole on your roof tile
the repair is usually a five-step process. First you scrub the area with a wire
brush to remove any dust and dirt as well as smoothen the edges. Secondly you
fill the area with asphalt, plastic roofing cement to seal the hole or conjoin
the crack. Thirdly, spread a small amount of the plastic roofing cement
underneath the replacement and then slide it into place. It is more recommended
to use adhesives rather than nails. Fourthly apply strong pressure evenly on
the tiles around the crack or hole to fit them back into a smooth even surface.
Cost of Roof Repairs
Replacing
or cleaning the tile gutters all round usually costs about 60-100 dollars. Replacing
between one to six broken or missing tiles costs about 70-130 dollars. Replacing
a ridge tile costs about 60-70 dollars. Replacing about six ridge tiles costs
about 140-200 dollars.