How To Walk On A Cement Tile Roof

Orient your feet in a horizontal direction.

How to walk on a cement tile roof.

Step along the bottom 3 in 7 6 cm of the tiles. A normal walk is not generally the best approach upon a tile roof. Most concrete tiles are lifted a little off of your roof and sit on wood batten strips creating a gap under the tiles for ventilation. Orient your feet in a direction parallel with the ridge and try to distribute your weight evenly walking as softly as possible.

Instead transfer your weight gradually as you walk and curve your step with the arc of the tile as it falls. This section is supported by the lapped tile beneath it and the weight is then transferred through it to the deck below. The best course of action is to step on the bottom part of the tile. You want to walk on that overlapping part.

Walk on the balls of your feet to reduce the pressure on the tiles. Try to visualize your path before you start. Remember the area directly underneath the tile isn t filled so it is weaker. Essentially with each step place the heel of your foot in the gap between tiles roll the arch over the tile and end up with your toe in the next gap.

The middle and tops of the tiles don t have any supports underneath. When you step make sure to avoid the ridge and valley spots as these areas are prone to break. Distribute your weight. Try to distribute your weight evenly and walk as softly as possible.

Stepping on the tiles 1. Image showing how concrete tiles are installed on a roof. Since the heels are usually the thickest part of.