Port Melbourne terracotta roof tile repair

Recently we completed a project for a Port Melbourne terracotta roof tile repair. The capping tiles have blown off during the recent storm landing on the main bodied terracotta roof breaking approximately 5 tiles. Subsequently due to these main bodied roof tiles being cracked water has seeped down thought the cracked tiles into the ceiling space above the main bedroom causing plaster damage to the ceiling.

Port Melbourne terracotta roof tile repair – What we did.

Whilst on site Heath installed his fall protection in readiness for the roof tile rectification. Once completed he removed and replaced 5 broken terracotta roof tiles trying to match them as close as possible to the existing.

Replacing the capping tile, Heath installed coloured mortar to the sides to secure them during windy storms and seal it to prevent water ingress.

Whilst on site Heath noted that the terracotta roof tiles have visible moss and lichen on them. The reason for this is because terracotta roof tiles are a natural clay which is naturally moist. Moss and lichen is attracted to the roof tile surface and if left to grow it will make its way into the water channels, blocking them. This will in turn hinder the flow of rain water causing the water to divert into the ceiling space of your roof.

There are many different products on the market to assist with moss and lichen. From Heath’s 15 years of experience Moss and lichen is best removed using a high pressure cleaner with a minimum 3000psi. This will bring your roof tiles back to its natural state so that your roof preforms the way it was designed.

In addition, conducting the roof repair on this job in Port Melbourne Heath noticed the terracotta roof tiles are very brittle. An indication of this is would be terracotta tiles that break easily under foot. In Heath’s experience the reason terracotta roof tiles become brittle is because they are approaching the end of their life span. Generally terracotta roof tiles can last up to 100 years but more commonly it ranges from 50 to 60 years. Although, the initial cost of terracotta roof tiles is more than that of a cement roof tile, it may cost less in the long run as you should get a lot longer life out of terracotta roof tiles.

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If your terracotta roof tiles are leaking or in need of a quick repair or complete replacement, then Heath at Melbourne Roof Tile Repairs can assist you. CALL NOW for a FREE no obligation quote, 1300 ROOFCARE.