Slipped tiles on bay window canopy

[flatliner404]

I have a handful of tiles that have slipped out of place on my bay window canopy. Is there a way I can push them back into place or do they need replacing?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[joe-90]

It depends if they are complete or not. My guess is they've cracked during the frosty weather.

 

[flatliner404]

Looking at them, they do appear to be complete.

So if they have cracked they will need replacing and if not they can be pushed back into place?


Can you tell be how they are held up. I've yet to get the ladder out to take a look?

 

[flatliner404]

Quick question chaps...

Can I use an exterior grout to refix the tiles that have slipped/cracked?

 

[RedHerring2]

You shouldn't need to use any sticky stuff to re-fix these tiles.
They're normally hooked on to the tile batten by nibs along the top edge of the tile. They can also be nailed through a pre-drilled hole into the batten.

It may be possible to lift the lead flashing carefully, to lift the top tiles and re-fix the lower tiles properly.
Re-dressing the lead back into place afterwards.
It is possible to partially lift the upper tiles and slide a lower tile back in.

A photo or more detail might help, e.g what type of tiles, plain or profiled?
How many slipped, whereabouts in relation to the top row of tiles?

Replace them properly and the jobs a good 'un.