How Do You Install A Concrete Tile Roof?
Concrete tile roofing is available in a great many styles, colors and shapes that mimic sophisticated and very costly architectural roofs at a fraction of the price. Modern concrete tile roof systems can evoke the look and feel of a traditional Spanish tile roof with curving profiles to a French slate mansard roof with edges that appear hand chiseled but with much easier installation, lower cost and with little to no ongoing maintenance. Properly installed concrete tile roofs have a lifespan of 30 to 70 years, depending on the climate. Nail down a layer of 3/4-inch plywood over the entire roof to provide a stable and strong base for the tile if your current roof is weak or damaged or this is on new construction. Glue down a vapor barrier or roof wrap over the plywood and then cover the vapor barrier with a wrap of roofing felt in at least a 30-pound weight. Install flashing around all openings in the roof including chimneys, plumbing vents, sky lights and the like with caulking and nai
