Tile Roof Repairs

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 Restoration Melbourne

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.