Clay tiles are a popular type of roof, and even though they’re environmentally friendly, strong and relatively cheap they can require maintenance from time to time, especially as we come away from the winter period.

A clay tiled roof can crack, causing leaks, and an inspection will be required to find out the extent of the damage. Because these tiled are fired clay, they do tend to hold up well for a significant amount of time, and they rarely lose colour, so no maintenance is not always necessary, and it can often come down to lack.

When dealing with a crack, you’ll certainly need some new tiles and the tolls to make sure they’re fitted properly and it is always recommended that you seek help from specialist roofer. Clay tiles can be cleaned relatively easily to make sure they survive as long as possible, and all you’ll require is a water sprayer and detergent and of course some elbow grease.

Remember that these are slippery when wet, so if you do decide to carry out maintenance eon a clay tiled roof, then take precautions.