How To Cut A Hole In A Concrete Roof Tile

Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve.

How to cut a hole in a concrete roof tile.

Step 2 connect the hose from your water source to the water feed kit of the wet saw. Step 1 mark the concrete roof tile along the line to be cut by scoring the tile with a screwdriver or utility knife. Turn on the grinder and guide it back and forth along the scored line until you pass through the tile. I showed these oversized 12mm roof bolts to some friends who said i wouldnt drill concrete roof tiles without breaking a few.

Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade. Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves. Step 4 align the grinder cutting wheel with the scored guideline. The easiest and neatest method is to buy a 1 1 4 in.

Sounds like a wager to me i tho. Size will work for most applications but measure your valves to make sure. Set the clay stone or concrete roof tile on a flat and stable surface.