Tips for Walking On Your Roof Distribute your weight evenly Transfer your weight between your feet gradually as you walk Walk on the balls of your feet Never jump or leap from tile to tile Make sure you’re wearing soft-soled shoes with good grip. This of course begs the inquiry “How to walk on and …
Here is the average roof life expectancy for the most common roofing materials in Australia: Concrete roof tiles: 50 years Clay roofing tiles: 50-100 years Slate roof tiles: up to 100 years Asphalt roofing: 15-20 years Metal roofing: 40+ years Colorbond roofing: 100 years if adequately painted, treated and maintained Wood shingle roofing: 20+ years. …
Now you know that concrete roof tiles can’t become porous, you’re probably wondering whether you really need to even bother with sealing them. Even though rain water and other harsh weather won’t make concrete tiles become porous, it can certainly damage the surface. One common myth, often used by salesmen is that old concrete tiles …
