How To Walk On Tile Roof Video

The proper way to walk and clean a ceramic tile concrete roof.

How to walk on tile roof video.

Essentially with each step place the heel of your foot in the gap between tiles roll the arch over the tile and end up with your toe in the next gap. Clay tile is almost impossible to walk without damaging breaking tiles unless you weigh less than 100 lbs however if you must walk the roof the best method is as in picture 1. A normal walk is not generally the best approach upon a tile roof. When you walk on your roof make sure you are walking on the reinforced part the lower third of the visible tile.

Most concrete tiles are lifted a little off of your roof and sit on wood batten strips creating a gap under the tiles for ventilation. Clay and concrete tiles are a great roofing material since they re more durable than shingles but they can break or crack if you apply too much pressure while you re walking on them. You want to walk on that overlapping. Instead transfer your weight gradually as you walk and curve your step with the arc of the tile as it falls.

Demonstration of how to walk on a concrete tile roof. Image showing how concrete tiles are installed on a roof. This video shows a few tips for how to move around on an old roof without breaking too many tiles or slates. The proper way to walk and clean a ceramic tile concrete roof.

Whether a structure has an asphalt shingle metal clay or concrete tile roof walking on the roof for seasonal inspections and cleanings is inevitable. While it s usually best to stay off your roof if possible you can still walk on the tiles if you need to make repairs. Also you need to step where the tiles lap eachother toward the lower edge of the tile.