How to replace a broken roof tile when nailed and not nailed

Unfortunately roof tiles do sometimes break, especially with additional foot traffic when fitting solar panels, solar geysers, skylights etc.

In this video we show you how easy it is to replace a broken roof tile, whether it is nailed or not.

Though any homeowner or eager DIY-er can do this, please ensure you follow safety guidelines when walking or doing any roof repair work - like wearing non-slip shoes, safety gloves, a safety harness, good tool belt and ensuring your ladder or scaffolding is secure!

Tools used:
My own old trusty claw hammer
Topline flat prybar purchased from Chamberlains Centurion at R109.00 (purchased in November 2024, so please don’t hold us to this price 😉

Though it is always best to watch the full video, you can skip ahead by means of the timestamps included in this video:

00:00 Intro
00:17 Tools used
00:36 Removing a roof tile that is not nailed
03:23 Removing a nailed roof tile

We hope that you found these tips useful :)

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Kind regards,
Your Marley Team!