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Hi guys

the upper part of the exterior of our cottage is tiled

however two tiles have just fallen off

they are all nailed to battens

what is the best way to nail new tiles back up there

do I need to pre make a hole in the tile?

i dont want to smash the new (old) ones that are to go back up

here is a pic



thks

Dave

Just nail the new ones up. You will get galvanised nails from the same supplier you get the tiles from.

so i can nail straight in to the tile.. or will it crack...

they will be old reclaimed tiles to keep in the same with the rest

Sorry, didn't answer that part........Tiles should already have holes for nailing them up.

just don't try to hammer the nail tight to the face of the tile, as you will then crack it.

Use an old comb to act as a cushion. Stick the nail through the comb and tap it in.

DWD

This is a wind up, right

thks guys, will check for holes in the spare tiles I have.. not sure I recall any being there though

good tip re comb!