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How to install spanish clay roof tiles.
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A strong underlay is essential for ensuring the long life of clay roof tiles.
While concrete roofing tiles are typically expected to survive 30 50 years in the right conditions a well made clay roof might be expected to last 100 years.
A spanish tile roof is one of the most attractive roofing choices when choosing a tile type covering for your home.
The durability of clay roof tile depends upon the quality of the underlay.
Clay tiles are considered to be one of the longest lasting roofing materials available even substantially longer than concrete ones.
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Spanish tiles are made of ceramic or concrete.
How to install clay tiles.
A 28 gauge corrosion resistant flashing is recommended.
While they traditionally come in two pieces one piece tiles are available.
Spanish tile roof cost.
Spanish tiles cost 8 to 10 per square foot to install.
High end terra cotta on the other hand can be as much as 15.
Scandia is essentially a spanish style turned upside down and costs about the same.
Follow these simple steps to install your clay tiles.
The entire installation can go horribly wrong if the sloping nature of the roof is not addressed early.
The number one rule of thumb is to make the structure water proof before the tile is installed.
This style is ideal for regions with heavy rains.
They look like rows of undulating waves with wide water courses.
The tiles themselves are the single most important factor when it comes to determining the cost of a tile roof.
Installing mission tiles costs 9 to 11 per square foot.
It s time with tips and tricks of the trades.
After installing the underlay it s time to install the metal flashing around chimneys conduits vents and where the roof meets a vertical wall.
Low end concrete tiles cost as little as 4 sf.
In today s eposide we will show you how to set the caulk lines for the row.