How to Repair Cracked Concrete Roof Tile
Concrete roof tiles are durable, economical and resistant to fire, hail and high winds. These roof tiles resemble the appearance of stone, slate and traditional clay tiles, and can be fabricated in any texture and color. Concrete roof tiles increase the value of a home and can be installed in any climate. Although concrete roof tiles offer lifetime performance, occasional cracks may develop on individual tiles. Fortunately, certain materials are effective at repairing small cracks in concrete roof tiles. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Ladder
- Non-slip shoes
- Wire brush
- Whisk broom
- Plastic roofing cement
- Putty knife
- Leather gloves
- Eye goggles
- Open mesh glass fabric
Instructions
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Prop a ladder securely against the roof. Wear non-slip shoes while repairing the tile to prevent slipping on the ladder.
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Scrub the cracked concrete roof tile with a wire brush. Wire brushing removes rust and scale from cement, which is essential to concrete roof repair.
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Brush the cracked concrete tile thoroughly with a whisk broom to remove any dirt, gravel, dust and debris from the area. Debris on cement tiles interferes with cement bonding.
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Scoop up some plastic roofing cement with a putty knife. Wear leather gloves and eye goggles when using plastic roofing cement.
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Spread a one-quarter inch layer of plastic roofing cement over the crack. Use the putty knife to work the cement into the crack.
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Use the putty knife to spread the cement 3 inches beyond both sides of the crack. Press open-mesh glass fabric into the cement for additional reinforcement.
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Spread a one-eighth inch layer of cement over the open mesh glass fabric, using the putty knife. Allow the plastic roofing cement to dry according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not step on the concrete tiles, as the tiles may crack or break.
Do not use plastic roofing cement around heat or flame; the cement contains petroleum distillate, which is extremely flammable.
Use plastic roofing cement with adequate ventilation; overexposure to the cement may cause permanent brain and nervous system damage, as well as liver or kidney damage.
References
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