How To Walk On Tile Roof Video

A normal walk is not generally the best approach upon a tile roof.

How to walk on tile roof video. 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. The proper way to walk and clean a ceramic tile concrete roof. Demonstration of how to walk on a concrete tile roof. 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.

When you walk on your roof make sure you are walking on the reinforced part the lower third of the visible tile. You want to walk on that overlapping. This way you re actually standing on 4 tiles with one foot. I show how to walk on clay roof tiles.

Also you need to step where the tiles lap eachother toward the lower edge of the tile. 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. The proper way to walk and clean a ceramic tile concrete roof. This video shows a few tips for how to move around on an old roof without breaking too many tiles or slates.

Whether a structure has an asphalt shingle metal clay or concrete tile roof walking on the roof for seasonal inspections and cleanings is inevitable. 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. Instead transfer your weight gradually as you walk and curve your step with the arc of the tile as it falls.