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Samstag, 28. November 2009

Repairing A Cracked Roof Tile

By Scott Rodgers

Neglecting the repair job of a broken or cracked tile may invite a series of roof related problems to your home. Instead of calling in an expert to the rescue straightaway, you can take the task in your own hands.

Though the task of repairing a number of tiles appears more complex than fixing a single tile but things go contrasting when you exercise the norms. A single tile doesn't set easily with the overall tile pattern of the roof.

Instead of letting a new tile slip into the scheme of things, apprehend whether the damaged or the broken tile can actually be fixed or not. This depends on the intensity of the damage that has occurred to the tile. If the tile looks a repairable one then get ready to take the replacement task in your own hands.

Climb up the ladder and step on the roof to observe the status of the damaged tile. Also check the effects that the concerned tile is making to the adjoining roof setup.

Kick off the task by cleaning the roof area with a broom. Remove the debris and grease from the surface of the tiles such that a clean area is available to carry out the repair work. If time-constraints apply to the task in progress then schedule the cleaning of the whole roof area for a forthcoming day of the itinerary.

Once the composition of roofing cement and water is well prepared, take a putty knife and apply the cement on the cracks of the tile. The operation has to be carried out in such a way that the edges as well as the cracks of the concerned tile fill up completely. Let the setup dry overnight. Examine the status of the repaired tile after a duration of 24 hours. Also take a look at the interior walls and ceilings to notice any moisture molds or leaks around the concerned tile area.

After a period of 2-3 days, inspect the repaired tile again and detect any aberration in the physical state of the tile. No water molds on the interior walls and ceilings confirm the successful accomplishment of the project.

In case the molds and leaks appear on your walls or ceilings then hand over the project to an expert as he may be the right person to carry out a proper replacement job of the concerned tile.

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