My Roof Doesnt Have Boards Under The Tile

The fact that the eave riser metal from the manufacturer which customer referred to as bird stop has weep holes to let the water out for water that does get under the tiles is evidence to this fact that water can and will go under the tiles.

My roof doesnt have boards under the tile.

During a reroof inspect the decking after the shingles and underlayment have been removed. Depending on how bad the felt is i e. It was installed in 1929 to replace the original cedar shakes and has weathered hurricanes like a champ. Every 2 years after 15 years.

There s not one cement tile company that claims their tiles stop 100 of water. Yes i have seen boards used for a roof deck but only barn boards in houses built in the 1950s or earlier. Remove drywall and insulation as necessary to locate water stains on the under side of roof decking. It is a modern thing and yes you would use one on a reroof but you dont need to go out and have a total reroof just to put a membrane under there.

Clay and concrete tiles. My house is a 97 year old victorian with a concrete tile roof. When a major storm is coming document the roof s condition before and after. For 100 of yrs roofs have been fine without the backup of a membrane.

Apparently my roof deck is made of linear pieces of 1 6 wood. Inspect the inside of your home for leaks. Under tile sheeting is placed under the roof tiles ensuring a perfect proofing membrane for all elements which affect housings and developments. Fasten the cement board sheet to the subfloor with 1 1 4 inch cement board screws.

These are specially coated corrosion resistant screws that have notches under their heads that help the screws burrow into the board so the heads sit flush with the panel. Don t use regular drywall or wood screws which corrode in cement board. If a tropical storm hail hurricane or heavy tornado season are forecast have your roof inspected. Metal roofs and composite shingles.

Dont worry about the lack of a membrane under the tiles. Tile roofs are to shed water not to make them water proof. This is a very effective way of installing tile and the best way to ensure it doesn t. If it is that trades people on the roof over the years have put their feet through the felt small patches can be inserted in a v shape to the width of the trusses and stapled to the roof trusses internally over the lower strip and under the upper strip.

Old concrete roof tile replacements photo by rangerx istock. On a rainy day look for stained drywall or wood on ceilings and in attics or crawl spaces. All you see when you look at the roof are the shingles slate or tile on top. Its condition should be.

It is also used for the prevention of draughts and dust penetration into the roof spaces through tiles and slates and prevents damage to ceilings rotting of timbers and corrosion of plumbing. There was quite a bit of damage it seems.