Spanish Tile Roof Installation Instructions

Use two tiles to determine the spacing required for the battens.

Spanish tile roof installation instructions.

The purpose of this manual is to pro vide technical information and installation instructions for ludowici clay tile. Clay tile roof installation techniques have been refined to protect your project while retaining the aesthetic of the earth characteristics that make up the roof s appeal. Non member pricing 20. After you have determined the distance between the first two battens measure the distance and set battens using that.

Concrete and clay roof tile installation manual july 2015. A minimum of a 3 inch overlap is required for the tiles. Rake seal flyer and installation instructions. Brava spanish tile should be installed at a 13 exposure with two 3 8 head 1 8 dia 2 1 2 ring shank roofing nail for 110 mph or two 10 x 2 1 2 screws for 198 5 psf design pressure.

A spanish tile roof is one of the most attractive roofing choices when choosing a tile type covering for your home. Florida high wind concrete and clay tile installation manual 5th edition revised. Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute. The dry installation of curved roof tiles without mortar has been performed in the showroom of tejas borja valencia on a structure of wood at a height o.

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. Spanish tile boasts a classic look but is also provides a modern appeal as well. While they traditionally come in two pieces one piece tiles are available. Caution should always be used to insure against over under penetrations.