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Travis Jordan
 
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Default Temporary roof repair after Wilma advise

garz wrote:
Then all I have to do is adhesive the tiles? Sounds fairly easy,
though a bit scary.

Gary


Yes, that is correct. Use RT-600 as the adhesive

Helpful instructions:
To avoid breaking tiles, there are certain methods of traversing the
roof that may minimize damage. Typically, it is recommended to step at
the bottom three inches of the installed tile. This is the portion of
the tile that is supported by the lapped tile beneath it and the weight
is then transferred through it to the deck below.
Orient your feet in a direction parallel with the ridge and try to
distribute your weight evenly and walk as softly as possible. On S
shaped tiles, it is recommended for you to distribute your weight with
the heel and toe on the high points of adjacent tiles.

Another option that proves helpful, particularly when a work task may
distract you, is to use walk pads to distribute weight over a larger
area you may be working on.

Pads may be fabricated in a number of ways but are typically made from
sheets of plywood cut into 2' X 2' sections. The underside of these pads
can then be fitted with softer material such as carpet or rigid foam
that willhelp spread the weight and prevent slippage.

It is also recommended to stay away from hips or valleys to avoid
breaking specially cut tiles that would be more difficult to replace.
The exception to this would be in situations where the hips and ridges
are attached by being bedded in either mortar or foam, in which case,
they may be preferred walking paths.

Valleys can also be ideal access paths, if the tiles are cut away from
the center of the valley wide enough to allow foot traffic on the valley
flashing instead of the tile. Take special care when walking on valley
flashing, as the metal can be slippery.