How Do You Cut Concrete Roof Tiles

The new method creates dust noise and takes time.

How do you cut concrete roof tiles.

Transfer these measurements to the roof tile and mark the. Using the traditional practice the tiles are split efficiently and. Step 3 cutting thick tiles. Watch as we demonstrate the ancient and modern ways of cutting roof tiles.

Mark the concrete roof tile along the line to be cut by scoring the tile with a screwdriver or utility knife. Slowly run the blade of the saw over the tile following the rail on the saw table to guide the blade. Equip a wet saw with a diamond dusted masonry blade. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.

How to cut concrete roof tiles step 1. How to cut clay roof tiles. Where possible avoid cutting by using or 1 size tiles. This is how i cement roof tiles pointing the verge in with two coats of cement the cement i use has black dye mix in it to help match the roof tiles in colo.

Using water when cutting. By examining the thickness of your clay roof tiles you will have a better idea of which tool is needed to cut them. Step 1 examine tiles. How to cut roof tile.

Turn on the water and wet down the blade and the tile. If cutting is needed mark the tiles and cut away from the roof on the scaffolding using water suppression and rpe as per wet cutter use below. Make sure the water continues to run over the blade and the tile cooling both surfaces. If cutting is needed mark the tiles and cut off the roof surface on the scaffolding as above.

Align the blade edge with the scored line of the concrete roof tile. Hook up the water supply hose to a water outlet. Connect the hose from your water source to the water feed kit of the wet saw. Step 2 cutting thin tiles.

Measure the space where the roofing tile will sit using a tape measure.