Position the first tile on the batten with the crown facing up and center the tile from side to side.
Installing clay roof tiles instructions.
Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute.
The durability of clay roof tile depends upon the quality of the underlay.
Published 1998 by the ntrma wsrca concrete and clay roof tile installation manual fifth edition for florida only published april 2012 04 12 by the frsa tri can csa a220 1 m91 installation of concrete roof tiles by the canadian standards association.
At above right carson dunlop associates sketch illustrates how the eaves are closed at the lower roof edges where a clay tile roof is installed.
This tile roof is in a sheltered location and as is local custom the clay roofing tiles are barely secured perhaps only at the roof edges where tiles are set in cement.
Add some mortar underneath the first clay tile to provide additional support.
A minimum of a 3 inch overlap is required for the tiles.
In january 1987 the roof tile committee of the frsa ntrma was commissioned to develop and write consensus guidelines for the installation of concrete and clay roof tiles.
Drive a 10d nail.
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Use two tiles to determine the spacing required for the battens.
Lay the tile use copper flashing and nails if possible since these are as durable as the tiles and will last a long time with few replacements.
The pitch of the roof plays a role in the way tiles respond to snow and rain.
Fourth edition of the concrete and clay roof tile installation manual florida this manual summarizes for the designer applicator or developer good roofing practices and industry standards for the installation of mechanically set and mortar adhesive set tiles.
If the clay tile instructions dictate you may have to install larger battens along roof hips and ridges for additional support.
A strong underlay is essential for ensuring the long life of clay roof tiles.
High barrel concrete roof tile.
The entire installation can go horribly wrong if the sloping nature of the roof is not addressed early.
Concrete roof tile vs.
These are typically 2 by 2 feet.
After you have determined the distance between the first two battens measure the distance and set battens using that.