If you are transitioning from a light roof to a tile roof the weight difference will be substantial.
How do you remove flat roof tiles.
Only do this if you know it can be done safely using a stable ladder and perhaps even using climbing ropes to protect you in case of a fall particularly with a roof that has a steep incline or is slippery.
Work your way through the top row of tiles weakening and pulling them.
The fairly cheap and common shingle roofs that many people have are quite light.
Get onto the roof.
Often roof tiles from different manufacturers may be a direct replacement or an as near as dammit option if.
If you are removing any tiles from your roof it is a great idea to store them for use in the future.
Go down to the next row and loosen it.
Also unplug the tiles.
Remove tiles from the roof ridge first.
Here are a selection of common roof tiles for identification approximate sizes and anatomy.
Step by step instructions.
For a relatively average house with a 1 500 square foot roof the total of underlayment and tiles will equal something approaching 8 tons in weight.
Place your new tile onto the brick trowel and reverse the steps for removing the tile.
This maneuver will help to remove the piles together with nails.