I have to undertake a tile roof repair— Ludowicci tiles, spanish.
I have worked on several of these roofs preiviously— in fact THIS one in particular 2 times previously.
In the past most of my repairs were able to be handled from ladderjacks at the eaves—and occasionally( unwillingly) from hook ladders.
this time–on this building— the chimney was hit by lightning at 10:00 am yesterday.
I have some work to do on the chimney—and also some tile work.
In this case— hook ladders will not be able to get me to the repair area.
I would be happy to get suggestions from people who have worked on these roofs more than I have ( Florida or California anyone ? LOL)
As of now, I plan to remove some tiles at the eaves—install some roof jacks-, and a plank——-then run 2x material up the flats . On top of the 2x material I will screw plywood and cleats to provide access to the repair area.
I have done similar things before———– but I can’t help but wonder
Is There a better way?
Thanks, Stephen
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Never worked on one, but I watched a pretty savvy roofer do one on my neighbor's house. He used a bunch of chicken ladders with egg crate foam attached to the bottom side so he never stepped on the tile directly. He either propped them against something like a chimney or hung them over the ridge.
Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
Mike,
I would LOVE to use a chicken ladder( hook ladder)--- hung from the ridge.
this is, however, a hip roof.
Very little ridge
chiney obstructing hook ladder access to the ridge
huge terra cotta capping making hook ladder impossible to hook on what little ridge available.
If this was slate---- it would be no problem.
Ironically---the repairs themselves--- not technically difficult.
Getting within reach of the repairs----tricky. LOL
>> Getting within reach of the repairs----tricky. LOL
LOL. Kind of like planting a flag on the top of Mt. Everest! A two-year old could do it, right?
Repairs: $3.50Access: $10,000 The look in Homeowner's eyes when he sees the bill: PRICELESS!
[BG]
Mike HennessyPittsburgh, PA
Stephen, how big of an area do you have to repair? Might be easier to pull out several rows from eave to ridge to get access and fill them back in when you're done. Some scaffold to stage off of and store materials makes tile work a lot easier.
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Grant---thats the annoying thing.
Looks like 7-8 tiles to replace.
( I have access to a beautifull stash of stock !)
some bricks to re-lay and some tuck pointing. More time on the brick work than on the tile work.
If it was just a slate roof it would be a comfortable mornings work.
I am kind of wondering what they used for jacks when they installed it ?
My slaters jacks are way to flat to fit.
I have some others that might work. I wish I could show you all some pictures, as this is a quite pretty building----and a Post Office, privately owned.
Stephen
You don't need jacks to lay Spanish tile. You lay it in rows from eave to ridge (or hip). That way you can nail toe boards to the roof and work off them. On a hip, you stand on the scaffold to finish the last rows. On a gable you move a chicken ladder back over on the tile to finsh the last rows. We always use a boom (mine's like what Jon linked to) to haul materials.
You might think about renting one if you can position it properly. If space is tight and you have to put the boom up close to the building, make sure you get an articulated machine rather than a straight boom.Birth, school, work, death.....................
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this is( To Me) Waaaaay out in the sticks. I bet I have to drive 40 minutes to get to it.
It's in a Tiny little town---right on a circle.
Can't see how getting a boom truck out there could possible be worth 7-8 tiles.
I am sure these things were worked on for generations before Boom trucks LOL.
fire Station next door--- think they will lend me the bucket truck ? LOL.
what I have done in the past is remove some tile down low----- install a jack---or jacks---and site build a chicken ladder running uphill from the roof jack and planks.
It would be a piece of cake if I could hook the ridge----but no sense wishing on THAT LOL.
Stephen
>>>>>>>>>>Can't see how getting a boom truck out there could possible be worth 7-8 tiles.>>>>>>>>>>>>what I have done in the past is remove some tile down low----- install a jack---or jacks---and site build a chicken ladder running uphill from the roof jack and planks.I think you answered your own question. You've also got a chimney to work on. How are you going to access it? Spend all that time removing tiles and building stuff (+cost of lumber, etc), and then tearing it down vs. riding up, fixing the tiles and chimney and going home. A 45' boom rents for $250/day plus I pay $125 to get it moved that far. Check your rental places and do some math. I bet it will wash and you won't be as tired at the end of the day.
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greencu,
I am just not wild about the bucket idea. I am however going to look into it and carefully consider it.
I don't come here just to hear suggestions I LIKE.
gotta consider all the angles
Not Certain I can get a rig like that in position.
Stephen
A few years back I was consultig on a re tile (Ludowici) of a dome in New York. The rigging was the most expensive ticket and was done by a theatrical stunt company.
Any chance you could use something like this?
Jon Blakemore
RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA