I would like to do some roof repair myself. Where can I buy some tile and tar in small quantities?
form_title=Tile Roofing Repair form_header=11913 What type of problem is in need of repair? (Choose all that apply)*= [] "Water leaking into home [] Water stains on ceiling [] Leaky skylight [] Water is standing on the roof (after 48 hrs.) [] Icicles/Ice dams at edge of roof [] Broken or rusted flashing [] Loose tile(s) [] Tile is cracked, broken, or missing [] Roof is sagging [] Other" Please specify the kind of roofing tile in need of repair.*= () Traditional clay tile () Lightweight concrete tile () Aluminum tile () Steel tile () Other
The type of roof repair needed depends on the type of roof you currently have, i.e., tile, shingle, flat, etc. If there is no leaking from the roof, chances are it does not need to be repaired.
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In Roman times "tile" meant the same as it does today. It was either a piece of a roof or a small piece of either stone or glass used in mosaics.
One of the smartest investments a home owner can make is in a tile roof. Tile roofs are very popular in tropical areas that rain a lot or receive heavy hurricanes. In these sorts of areas, a tile roof stays nicely put and will never chip away into pieces. There are many reasons to invest in getting a tile roof, and this article will discuss those reasons. First off, perhaps a person lives in an area that does not receive many hurricanes. Even so, a person should think about investing in tile roof as opposed to shingles. Shingles can easily come off of a house and are sometimes difficult to replace. Sometimes shingles need to be made in a certain color, and if that color can not be found, then the entire roof will look awkward with one discolored replacement shingle. On the other hand, a person should think about investing in tile roof that will never chip away. Even in non tropical areas, shingles easily come off with windy weather. With a tile roof, this simply does not happen, even in weather that has strong winds. It is much more affordable to maintain a tile roof. On a roof with shingles, there may be animals or other particles that get caught in between shingles. Branches can also easily get caught in shingles. On a tile roof, this simply does not happen, because there are no crevices in which animals can live. A tile roof is also easy to clean, since the rain usually washes away any residue on it. With a roof made out of shingles, the rain does not so easily clean it. Often, a roof repair person is needed to blast the shingles in order to restore them to their original color and condition. A roof repair person can cost thousands of dollars. Overall, investing in a tile roof is a smart way to increase the value of a home. More home buyers want to buy homes that have tile roofs, as opposed to roofs with shingles. These buyers know how much upkeep is required in homes with shingles. Overall, it is a wiser choice to buy a tile roof as opposed to one with shingles
It depends on the size of the tile and the location in need of repair. Tile repair can cost $100 and up. Depending on the extent of the damage, you might be able to repair it yourself.
The only perfect way to repair a tile with a hole in it is to replace it. The second best way is to simply fill the hole with grout. This isn't a pretty repair, especially on dark colored tile, but it will at least stop water from getting behind the tile and turning a small problem into a large problem.
Do you have problems with your tile roof? Many homeowners are under the impression that their tile roof is supposed to last forever. This is not true!The bucket in this attic is from a 21 year old roof here in Southern California on a home that was built in 1989. For future reference, we
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form_title=Traditional Tile Roofing Installation form_header=11903 Please specify the nature of the project.*= () Completely replace roof () Install roof on new construction () Repair existing roof Which type of roofing tile would you prefer?*= () Spanish tile () Mission (Barrel) tile () Concrete roofing tiles () Aluminum tile () Steel tile () Replicate clay () Replicate wood shake or shingle () Replicate slate () Other () Don't Know Do you know of any leaks or damage to the roof?*= {Select One,Yes,No,Unsure} Please specify how many stories there are in your home.*= {Select One,One story,Two stories,Three stories or more} What kinds of special features would you like for your roof?*= [] Ridge vent [] Snow guards or brackets [] Gutters and downspouts [] Turbine vents [] Skylight/Solar tube [] Heat tape [] Water diverters [] Would like recommendation