How To Walk On Flat Concrete Tile Roof

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.

How to walk on flat concrete tile roof.

Before you can start walking you need to understand a little more about roofs in general. However when it comes to tile roofs in particular there is a proper way to walk on the tiles in order to avoid damage. 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.

Walking on a roof can be an unsettling affair doubly so for tile roofs. Whether a structure has an asphalt shingle metal clay or concrete tile roof walking on the roof for seasonal inspections and cleanings is inevitable. Roofing tiles can actually get stronger with age so be extra cautious if you re working with a freshly laid variety. When choosing a home inspector ensure they will walk on the concrete tile roof.

Assess the roof and take safety precautions. If your roof has a steep pitch you may want to avoid getting up there at all. Most concrete tiles are lifted a little off of your roof and sit on wood batten strips creating a gap under the tiles for ventilation. Image showing how concrete tiles are installed on a roof.

I find defects with 85 of the concrete tile roofs i inspect. You want to walk on that overlapping.