Slipped roof tile

danrv

Hi
After having rainwater seeping in to one of the front bedrooms, I've found that a roof tile has slipped down.
There was a good three inch gap.
It's near the roof verge and can reach and push it back up ok but only as far as the batten nib.
Needs to go up a little and over. The tiles I don't think are nailed on. 

If I could work with both hands, it would probably be a straightforward job. It's possible but unable to use much force due to the height.
I'm trying to wedge up the tile above to slip this one back over the batten but not easy raising the problem tile.
Maybe best to get the roofer to do it but any help appreciated.

plumb1_2

You need to remove that wedge, and wedge up the one on the right, this will lift both tiles. If you can double the height of the wedge to give more clearance 

danrv

plumb1_2 said:

You need to remove that wedge, and wedge up the one on the right, this will lift both tiles. If you can double the height of the wedge to give more clearance 

Thanks. Have managed to raise the one to the right. To be able to lift it over the batten, I think I'd need to be on the roof.
No idea how it lifted off.
One of the nibs on the tile is a little worn away. Maybe a replacement is needed.

stuart45

When you replace an interlocking tile you just slide the ones above up a bit, lay the tile and pull the others back down. If the nibs are worn nail it.

GDB2222

Do get the right sort of ladder. Unlike here:

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23456441.mackenzie-hotels-fined-man-fell-hotel-roof/

Simonon77

I had to do this before, I found the best tool to use was a garden spade ! You can get the flat edge under the couple of tiles above and gently lever it up. This should give you a lot more clearance than the wedge, and should let you slide the slipped tile back in place. Sometimes they can need a bit of wiggling, to get them seated.

danrv

Simonon77 said:

I had to do this before, I found the best tool to use was a garden spade ! You can get the flat edge under the couple of tiles above and gently lever it up. This should give you a lot more clearance than the wedge, and should let you slide the slipped tile back in place. Sometimes they can need a bit of wiggling, to get them seated.

I’ll give that a go. Raining now so got the tile covering the gap just in time. Held in place for now with a bit of Instant Nails.

jrrowleyws

Get on the roof, slide the two tiles above up until the you can see the batten your slipped tile sits on. Replace the slipped tile (should be able to place it in the right place) and then slide the two tiles you moved up back down. Can use a hammer handle to nudge the tiles up and then can gently use the claw end to raise the tiles so you can pull them back down. Plenty of YouTube videos about replacing concrete interlocking tiles.

Shouldn't need to use a spade or any glue! Do it right or you risk breaking other tiles whilst trying to replace the one slipped one! 

There will be a reason it has slipped. Either it was never fitted properly or perhaps the batten has bowed or started rotting. Whilst you're up there, have a look and find out why it slipped or it'll just do it again. 

danrv

jrrowleyws said:

Shouldn't need to use a spade or any glue! Do it right or you risk breaking other tiles whilst trying to replace the one slipped one! 

Glue just to hold it in case of downpours. I’m attempting it from the verge to avoid breaking tiles by putting weight on them. A couple of kneeler pads would probably help here.

jrrowleyws

Goes without saying but be very careful working off a ladder, especially if you're up two storeys! I presume you're at the very top of it if you're trying to work from it on a verge which is most risky. If you've not already I'd rope it to the building so it cannot slip or pivot. 

If you do go on the roof, try and keep your weight away from the vertical joins where the tiles are much thinner and keep as much on the horizontal overlaps as your weight will go onto the tile and then to the batten, the middle of the tile has no support. Concrete tiles are pretty strong. 

Good luck with the fix!

danrv

jrrowleyws said:

Goes without saying but be very careful working off a ladder, especially if you're up two storeys! I presume you're at the very top of it if you're trying to work from it on a verge which is most risky. If you've not already I'd rope it to the building so it cannot slip or pivot. 

If you do go on the roof, try and keep your weight away from the vertical joins where the tiles are much thinner and keep as much on the horizontal overlaps as your weight will go onto the tile and then to the batten, the middle of the tile has no support. Concrete tiles are pretty strong. 

Good luck with the fix!

Thanks. Two storeys but the garage makes it a lot easier. 
The tile is in the second row from the verge and yes, would be safer working while on the roof.
I’ll get a new tile too as the batten underneath looks ok.