GERARD, Classic, Heritage, Milano, Senator Shingle, Corona Shake roof tile Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

introduction

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®

EXPERIENCE

ROOFS’

This comprehensive installation manual has been designed to assist with all aspects of installing Gerard

® roofs. Following this step by step installation guide will result in a professional and aesthetically pleasing roof installation that will complement any home for many years to come.

It should be emphasised, however, that this Installation

Manual is for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all National Standards and Local

Building Regulations are strictly adhered to and they must take precedence over the installation techniques recommended in this manual.

We have covered most eventualities in this guide. Should you need to contact us for further assistance or for help in determining the minimum local building standards, please see our office details on the back cover of this manual.

GERARD

®

ROOFS – TRADEMARK

OF AHI ROOFING LIMITED

AHI Roofing leads the world in steel roof tile production and technology. Recognition of market needs has driven the company’s success. Roofs produced by AHI

Roofing have protected many thousands of homes and commercial buildings around the world since 1957.

Gerard Classic and Heritage Tiles, Shakes, Shingles and

Milano Tiles form the basis of an ever-growing range of profiles that are in regular demand across Europe and throughout the rest of the World.

Our company’s vision is to provide innovative high quality roofing systems that everyone aspires to have on their home. Our company’s core values include a willingness to meet all challenges, to conduct our affairs with honesty and integrity and, very importantly, to provide our customers with genuine value for money.

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INSTALLATION MANUAL | 2

contEntS

1 iMpoRTaNT

storage and handling

pitch

Nonstandard elements

Roof Traffic

improper Tools

cutting with a saw

installation under extremly cold conditions 4

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safety

Wet surface

Responsibility

packaging

handling

identification

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2 Tools

3 geRaRD Tiles

6

7

4 accessoRies 8

5 RooF sTRucTuRe 10

underlay 10

Ventilation space 10

Thermal insulation

Vapour Barrier

10

10

6 layiNg The uNDeRlay

7 BaTTeNs

counter Batten

Tile Battens

Batten Fixing

Ridge Batten

gable

hip Batten

eaves

Valley

Batten spacing

installation procedure

8 Tile iNsTallaTioN

interlocking of the Tiles

Tile laying

Tile laying at the hip

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22

9 NailiNg TechNique

10 Nail posiTioNiNg

classic Tiles

heritage Tiles

Milano Tiles

senator shingle

corona shake

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25

26

27

28

11 eaVes FlashiNg

12 RiDge

cutting and Bending Tiles

installation

13 hip


installation

14 Box BaRge


installation

Box Barge end

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15 Valley


installation

16 Wall FlashiNg

17 Top Wall FlashiNg

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42

18 MilaNo RiDge Wall FlashiNg 43

installation 43

19 chiMNey FlashiNg

20 iNsTalliNg accessoRies

Vents, antenna outlets

Felt penatration sleeve

Roof escape Window

platform, steps

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1 MaNageMeNT oF The WoRK siTe

estimating Materials

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1 iMPortAnt

STORAGE AND HANDLING CUTTING WITH A SAW

If stored outside, a waterproof cover must be placed over the tiles to keep them dry and prevent damage to the substrate.

PITCH

When cutting tiles with a metal cutting saw (which has been approved by AHI Roofing), special (tipped) metal cutting blades should be used. Cutting should be performed with the chip-coated surface facing downwards to reduce the amount of swarf adhering to the chip coating. Failure to do so will result in rust stains on the tile surface.

Classic, Heritage and Milano tiles can be installed from 12° to 90°. Shakes and Shingles can be installed from 15° to 90°.

A stable bench should be used when cutting tiles with a saw. Installers should always wear safety equipment recommended by the saw and blade manufacturers.

NON-STANDARD ELEMENTS

When installing non-standard elements or gutters above the level of the roof, it is strongly recommended that materials that could cause corrosion (e.g. Cu, stainless steel…) are NOT used.

ROOF TRAFFIC

Soft-soled shoes must be worn when walking on the roof.

When moving around the roof, avoid avoid buckling the tiles by placing weight on the balls of the feet, directly over the batten, in the pans of tiles.

Traffic on the roof should be kept to a minimum to avoid possible damage to the tiles. Panels should be installed by working progressively from the top of the roof to the bottom, so that completed sections are not crossed more than necessary to complete the installation.

INSTALLATION UNDER EXTREMELY

COLD CONDITIONS

Gerard roofs can be installed in areas that are subject to lengthy periods of extreme cold. Special care is needed during installation in winter conditions to prevent damage to the surface coatings:

1. Tiles and accessories should be warmed (stored in a warm place or lightly warmed – NOT OVER-

HEATED) before either cutting or bending.

2. The use of nailing guns is NOT recommended in very cold conditions.

3. The use of a nail punch to drive in the final 5 mm of the nail is recommended.

IMPROPER TOOLS

SAFETY

Only tools recommended by AHI Roofing should be used. Tools such as angle grinders must NOT be used as swarf (metal filings) will corrode and leave a red rust stain on the surface.

Please ensure that local safety regulations are followed and appropriate personal protective equipment is used at all times. Care should be taken to ensure that all live electrical cables are well clear of any nailing positions.


1 iMPortAnt

WET SURFACE

To prevent surface damage, it is important not to walk or work on the roof when it is wet.

HANDLING

Care should be taken when handling the tiles to avoid damage to the surface. If minor damage does occur, the finishing kit should be used to repair it.

RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of the architects, builders and roof installers to ensure that all the elements of the roof (e.g underlay, ventilation space, thermal insulation and vapour barrier) are constructed correctly.

PACKAGING

Tiles and accessories are stored on wooden pallets and protected by a plastic cover. A pallet consists of between 250 and 350 tiles. This represents a roofing area of between 115 and 160 m mensions of the tile pallets are 1400 x 1100 mm. The maximum height of a pallet is 1000 mm. Tiles should be stacked on each pallet up to a maximum weight of 1150 kg.

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. The base di-

IDENTIFICATION

Each Run is individually identified; this identification can be found on the labels attached to the pallets and on the backs of the tiles. Product traceability is ensured from manufacturing through to installation. The labels can be kept and filed. The chip used to coat our textured roofing tiles is crushed natural rock and there may be slight colour variations between different batches of chip. Each Run of tiles is colour coded at the time of manufacture using a letter code, referred to as the colour code; this letter code is located on the Pallet Label on each end of the pallet and not on the reverse side of the tile. This letter code changes whenever there is a colour change in the tiles whether within a Run (rarely) or at the next Run. Colours are matched against the last colour standard for the particular colour and profile of the tile.

It is essential that tiles used on an individual roof have the same colour code and it is also recommended that tiles used are from the same Run number if possible. Where this is not possible (e.g. for large roof installations), tiles with different colour codes can be used on different areas of the roof but they should be separated by the edges of the roof (e.g. ridges, hips and valleys). Tiles with different colour codes should

NEVER be mixed on one roof area.

Reverse side of the tile

Close-up of the label

Run No.

Colour Code

Label


2 tooLS

GUILLOTINE COMBINED BENDER

METAL CUTTING SAW METAL CUTTING BLADE

METAL ROOF ATTACHMENT

HAMMER

HAND PLIERS SHEARS PELIKAN COLOURED STRING

MEASURING ROD

PNEUMATIC NAILER

BEVEL

GAS NAILER

TAPE MEASURER

SOFT-SOLED SHOES


3 GErArd tiLES

Length of cover: 1265 mm

Width of cover: 369 mm

Tiles/m

2

: 2.14

Weight/m

2

: 6.4 kg

Minimum Pitch: 12° (21%)



Tiles/m

2

: 2.17

Weight/m

2

: 6.4 kg




Shakes/m

2

: 2.16

Weight/m

2

: 6.6kg




Shingles/m

2

: 2.16

Weight/m

2

: 6.6 kg




Tiles/m

2

: 2.24

Weight/m

2

: 6.6 kg



4 AccESSoriES

110

BARREL 190


190

405430

Y-HIP 190 15-30°

BARREL END 190

190

106

BARREL MOULDED END 190


190

Y-HIP 190 30-45°

ANGLE TRIM


40

165

405

BOX BARGE


2000

30

84

130

SIDE FLASHING


2000

15

87

57

ANGLE TRIM END VISION TILE

31

90

10

MILANO RIDGE/WALL FLASHING


1308

64

95

16

EAVES FLASHING



4 AccESSoriES

FLAT SHEET 490

2000

490

VALLEY


2400

210

20

20

SANITARY VENT VENT

FLAT SHEET 400

2000

400

ROOF ESCAPE WINDOW

GAS OUTLET

ANTENNA OUTLET

PLATFORM

STEP

SCREWS NAILS TOUCH-UP KIT


5 rooF StructurE

The conventional design of pitched roofs requires two ventilation zones to control condensation.

Modern roof construction prescribes one ventilation zone and the installation of vapour permeable underlay, which can be used in both cold and warm roofs.

VENTILATION SPACE

A ventilation space should be provided above the underlay, by means of eaves and ridge ventilation. This is achieved by the installation of counter battens nailed to the rafters. The height of the counter battens can be from 25 to 50mm. Thicker counter battens enlarge the ventilation space, thus enabling humidity to exit more efficiently. To achieve good air circulation, an air inlet in the eaves and an air outlet in the ridge should be ensured.

COLD ROOFS

With large voids above horizontal insulation.

WARM ROOFS

With small or no voids above sloping insulation.

The eaves inlet opening should measure:

• Min. 2 ‰ (equivalent to 0.2%) of the corresponding area of roof OR

• Min. 200 cm

2

per m of eaves length (equivalent to a continuous, unobstructed gap 2 cm wide).

The harmful effects of condensation and ice damming can be avoided by ensuring that all the components of the roof are correctly installed. The tiles should be installed on a traditional batten structure. The roof should be designed as a ventilated system with an open-ended ventilation space, breathable underlay, thermal insulation and vapour membrane. It is recommended that a heat loss calculation is carried out according to local regulations.

UNDERLAY

Breathable underlays allow water vapour to escape through the material by diffusion. They have a sufficiently fine structure to prevent liquid water penetration under service conditions. They fulfil all the other demands made on a roof underlay: the outflow of eventual condensation moisture or rain and snow water, caused by improper design of the roof or poor workmanship.

An air outlet at ridge level or on top of the roof should measure:

• Min. 0,5 ‰ (equivalent to 0.05%) of the corresponding area of roof OR

• Min. 50 cm

2

(equivalent to a continuous, unobstructed gap 0.5 cm wide) per m of ridge length.

Depending on the rafter length (a), the diffusion-equivalent air layer thickness (s d

) of the layers installed underneath the ventilated space should not be less than:

• a<10 m : s d

> 2 m

• a<15 m : s d

> 5 m

• a>15 m : s d

> 10 m

THERMAL INSULATION

Adequately sized thermal insulation will reduce energy costs, prevent the possibility of condensation and the formation of ice dams in regions that experience severe winters. The minimum thickness of the insulation should be calculated in accordance with the local building legislation.

VAPOUR BARRIER

The vapour barrier ensures that only a limited amount of humidity is transported through the roofing structure.

This is always laid on the warmer side of the thermal insulation. It is important that a special adhesive tape is used to securely seal any overlaps in the vapour barrier, the junctions with walls and around any pipes, chimneys, antennas, window openings and such like that may penetrate the roof surface. There should not be any leaking joins in the vapour barrier.


6 LAYinG tHE undErLAY

• The underlay is traditionally laid in runs parallel to the eaves with an overlap over the adjacent roll. The width of the overlap depends on the requirements of the manufacturer and on local regulations. The traditional practice is to overlap waterproofed sheets by 150 mm.

• It is important that all protrusions (pipes, wires, chimneys ...) through the underlay are waterproofed.

• When installing a roof window, lay a windowprotective flashing (gutter) above the window opening to divert possible running water away from the opening.

• It is recommended that you stick the underlay on the custom made eaves protection flashing which is installed underneath the underlay at the eaves edge. The function of the eaves protection flashing is to provide a support for the underlay at the end of eaves and to direct water away from the roof

(refer page 13; BATTENS/ Eaves).

• Waterproofed sheets of underlay can be bonded together with an integrated self-adhesive tape or adhesive, which contributes to better windproofing for the roof structure.


7 BAttEnS

COUNTER BATTENS

Counter battens (Ventilation Space Battens) provide a ventilation space between the underlay and the roof covering (refer to page 10; ROOF

STRUCTURE/ Ventilation Space). Rafters should be lined up before the roofer begins work (this is the builder’s responsibility). When re-roofing, counter battens should be lined up. The recommended counter batten dimension is 50 x 80 mm.

The minimum counter batten height is 25 mm.

TILE BATTENS

Rafters can be set at various centres depending on the type of construction and the local regulations.

In most situations, the following batten sizes are recommended based on rafter spacing.

Option 1: Ridge batten - installation with bracket

Recommended Rafter or Truss Centres

Batten Size up to 600 mm 30 x 40 mm

900 mm

1200 mm

1500 mm

1800 mm

40 x 50 mm

50 x 50 mm

50 x 65 mm (on edge)

50 x 75 mm (on edge)

NOTE: If necessary, larger battens may be used.

Option 2: Ridge batten - installation with batten understructure

BATTEN FIXING

Wind pressure applies wind uplift load to the fasteners.

When fixing counter battens to rafters and tile battens to counter battens, it is recommended to use screws or twist shank nails or annular grooved nails for additional holding power. In regions subject to strong winds, special attention should be paid to the method of fixing the counter battens and tile battens.

GABLE

Install a 40 x 50 mm batten across the tile batten. Fix the barge board into the counter batten and gable batten.

The underlay should be turned up at the gable end of the roof. Note that the edge of the tile is bent up under the barge cover when finishing the installation of tiles.

This will ensure complete weather security.

RIDGE BATTEN

Install the top ridge batten onto the ridge bracket

(Option 1) or along the batten under-structure

(Option 2). The height of the top ridge battens can vary depending on the slope of the roof.

This setup must be accurate as the barrel will be installed onto the ridge batten. To provide an air outlet (refer to page 10; ROOF STRUCTURE/ Ventilation

Space) a gap must be ensured between the ridge batten and the upstand of the top tile. Spacers (pieces of wood) can be installed on both sides of the ridge batten

(Option 2) to provide this opening (refer to page 31;

RIDGE/ Installation).


7 BAttEnS

HIP BATTEN EAVES

Install the top hip batten onto the ridge-hip bracket

(Option 1) or along the batten under-structure (Option

2). The height of the hip batten can vary depending on the slope of the roof. This setup must be accurate as the barrel will be installed onto the hip batten.

Install eaves protection flashing underneath the underlay. It can go behind the gutter into the open

(Option 1), or over and into the back of the gutter (Option

2). The use of self-adhesive tape is recommended to bond the underlay and the eaves protection flashing where they overlap.

To provide an air outlet (refer to page 10; ROOF

STRUCTURE/ Ventilation Space), a gap must be ensured between the hip batten and the upstand of the tile. Spacers (pieces of wood) can be installed on both sides of the hip batten to provide this opening

(refer to page 33; HIP/ Installation).

The air inlet should be protected by a metal or plastic mesh to prevent insects, birds or small animals entering the ventilation space.

Option 1: Hip batten - installation with bracket Option 1: Protection flashing going behind the gutter

Option 2: Hip batten - installation with batten understructure Option 2: Protection flashing going into the gutter


7 BAttEnS

VALLEY

Measure and construct the valley very carefully as it is an important part of the roof. The following details suggest two ways that the valley lining may be fitted. Local practice, building regulations and site conditions will dictate the final method used. If not regulated by local legislation, it is recommended to use a valley made from approx. 50 cm wide, painted

Zincalume or aluminium sheet. This is of particular importance in areas prone to harsh winters. Secure the valley with a clip. Never nail inside the valley.

1. INSTALLATION OF THE VALLEY

ON THE LEVEL OF THE COUNTER

BATTEN SPACE

Tile battens are installed over the valley. The advantage of this method is a free choice of valley width. As the greater part of the valley is concealed beneath the tiles, it allows the use of wider valleys maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the roof. This is of particular importance in the case of extreme winter conditions and low pitches, where a wider valley helps overcome the consequences of ice damming.

2 3 10 30 8 9

2 Tile Batten

3 Ventilation

Space Batten

8 Underlay

9 Rafter

10 Valley

30 Clip


7 BAttEnS

2. INSTALLATION OF THE VALLEY

ON THE LEVEL OF THE TILE BATTEN

SPACE

Ensure that the tile battens end at the vertical edge of the valleys. The advantage of this method is the easier installation of the valley around dormers where the valley ends on top of the tiles.

2 3 10 30 8 9

2 Tile Batten

3 Ventilation

Space Batten

8 Underlay

9 Rafter

10 Valley

30 Clip


7 BAttEnS

BATTEN SPACING

BATTEN SPACING FOR SENATOR SHINGLES

The most critical factor in laying the tiles is accurately setting out the tile battens. If this is not done accurately then the tiles will not fit together correctly.

All measurements should be made from the front of the battens. This is the surface where tiles will be fixed to the battens. The batten spacings for all profiles are listed below:

1. An intermediate batten is obligatory for roof slopes of 15° to 30°. The distance between the main battens is 368 mm. The intermediate batten is positioned at a distance of 185 mm to 190 mm from the lower edge of the lower main batten.

2. For slopes above 30°, an intermediate batten is recommended, but is not obligatory.

D

D

D = 3

68 m m

18

5 t o 1

90 m m

Name of the profile Batten space - D

Milano Tile

Senator Shingle*

Classic and Heritage

Tile

Corona Shake

368 mm

368 mm

369 mm

370 mm

* Battenning for Senator Shingles requires the use of intermediate battens (refer Batten Spacing for Senator

Shingles).


7 BAttEnS

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Measure up from the eaves edge (D-3 mm) to establish the position of the second batten. Use the measuring rod to measure the subsequent battens in direction from the eaves to the ridge.

Use coloured string to mark the position of the marking nails. If the rafter length does not accurately suit a full course of tiles, the top course will have to be cut and bent to fit, requiring the space between the top batten to the ridge to be less than usual.

Lay the battens in rows across the rafters against the marking nails, which will be removed after fixing the battens.

D

D

D

D

D-3 m m


8 tiLE inStALLAtion

Thinner support battens are recommended for the top row at the ridge. This ensures that the top course of tiles follows the same pitch as the other courses. Ensure that the batten joints are staggered.

2 3 18 5 7 8 9

2 Tile Batten

3 Ventilation Space Batten

5 Ridge Batten

7 Ridge Bracket

8 Underlay

9 Rafter

18 Thinner Support Batten


8 tiLE inStALLAtion

INTERLOCKING OF THE TILES

Classic Tile, Heritage Tile, Milano Tile and Corona

Shingle can be interlocked either right over left or left over right, but should be laid with the laps facing away from the prevailing winds or from discharging rain-water pipes or valleys. Where possible, the tiles should also be laid with the laps facing away from the normal line of sight.

Senator Shingles only interlock one way; they are laid right to left along the roof.

bottom tile top tile top shingle bottom shingle top tile bottom tile top shake bottom shake


8 tiLE inStALLAtion

TILE LAYING

Start installation from ridge towards the eaves. Lay the second course of tiles from the top from gable end to gable end, turning the edge of the end tiles up against the barge battens (refer to page 34; BOX BARGE/

Installation). Nail these tiles in position through the flat of the back edge sitting on the batten.


8 tiLE inStALLAtion

Tiles are laid by lifting both tiles in the course above and sliding the next course under the nose of the tiles already in place. Starting from the course already laid, lay the tiles two courses at a time from end to end.

The person laying the tiles should be two courses ahead of the person nailing.

1.

2.

Stagger the tile laps down the roof, using parts of tiles at the gable end.

1.

9.

5.

2.

6.

3.

7.

4.

8.


8 tiLE inStALLAtion

TILE LAYING AT THE HIP

On the second course from the top, lay the top corner of the first tile approximately 150 mm from the hip batten. Continue to lay tiles towards the other hip until the last full tile will fit and secure them through the flat on the back of the tiles. Lay subsequent courses two at a time, both starting about the same distance from the hip batten.

To fill the gap between the last full tile and hip batten use parts of tiles.

The amount of tile wastage can be reduced if each end of a full tile is cut and bent to fill the gaps.

If a small part of the tile (less than a module width) is required to fill the gap, it will be necessary to remove the adjacent full tile and insert a part tile. This will allow a full width tile to be cut to fit.

app. 150 mm app. 1

50 m m app. 150 mm app. 1



50 m m app. 150 mm app

. 150 m m app. 150 m m app

. 15

0 m m


9 nAiLinG tEcHniQuE

Tiles are secured to the battens by nailing through the nose of the upper tiles and through the back up stand of the lower tile into the side of the battens. The positioning of the nails and the number of nails per tile are determined by the type and length of the tile

(refer to pages 23-28; NAIL POSITIONING). The tiles should be fastened two courses above the tiles that are being laid.

Apply weight when nailing. The person nailing should stand on tile being installed facing the eaves.

Gun nailers can also be used to securely fasten the tiles.


10 nAiL PoSitioninG

The correct positions for nailing different profiles are shown below. Correct nailing ensures good holding of the tile and ample penetration of the nail, at the same time restricting nail penetration to a maximum of two thicknesses.

NOTE: In areas prone to extremely strong winds, installation must meet the local standards and by-laws and nailing should be at 7 points per tile (8 points per Classic tile).

CLASSIC TILES

Nails should be approximately 60 mm to the side of the centre of the pan of the tile and close to the bottom of the downturned flange.

Nailin g poin ts 4 p er tile

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Tile A

Lap 63 mm

Edge of tile A

Tile B

Bottom tile

Nail

60 mm

Centerline of pan


10 nAiL PoSitioninG

HERITAGE TILES

Nails should be approximately 60 mm to the side of the centre of the pan of the tile and close to the bottom of the downturned flange.

Roman Installation Manual Page

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Lap 63 mm

Nailin g poin ts 4 p er tile

Edge of tile B

Edge of tile A

Tile B

Tile A

Bottom tile

Nail

60 mm

Centerline of pan


10 nAiL PoSitioninG

MILANO TILES

Nails should be approximately 10 mm to the side of the section of tile that rises. Milano Tiles need to be nailed at the front and back of each tile where the tiles lap. Place weight on the nose of the tile being nailed so that the lap is held firmly down. Then place nails at every second module along nose of the tile.

Lap 122 mm

Nailin g poin ts 4

per ti le

Edge of tile B

Nail

Edge of tile A

Tile B

Tile A

Bottom tile

10 mm

Nail


10 nAiL PoSitioninG

SENATOR SHINGLE

Nails should be spaced approximately 300 mm apart.

Care is required at the lap of the shingle to ensure that the nail is placed outside of the hidden water channel.


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2-08-07

Nailin g poin ts 4

per s hingle

Lap 60-80 mm

Edge of shingle B

Edge of shingle A

Shingle B

Shingle A

Upper shingle

Nail

60mm

Bottom shingle


10 nAiL PoSitioninG

CORONA SHAKE

Nails should be spaced approximately 300 mm apart.

Care is required at the lap of the shake to ensure that the nail is placed outside of the hidden water channel.


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Lap 60 mm

Nailing p oints 4

per sh ake

Edge of shake B

Edge of shake A

Shake B

Shake A

Bottom shake

60 mm

Nail


11 EAVES FLASHinG

Construct the eave very carefully as it is an important part of the roof ventilation. An air intake opening should be provided, protected by a metal or plastic mesh (refer to page 10; ROOF

STRUCTURE/ Ventilation Space and page 13; BATTENS/ Eaves).

Nail the eaves flashing from the top into the first batten. Lay the first row of tiles (the last to be installed) and nail them at the nose of the tile and through the eaves flashing into the side of the first tile batten.

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


8 Underlay

11 Eaves Flashing

12 Mesh

13 Eaves Guard Flashing

11 12 13 8 1 2 3

Nail


12 ridGE

CUTTING AND

BENDING TILES

Measure the distance (A) from the last tile to the spacers on the ridge batten (refer to page 12;

BATTENS/ Ridge Batten). When installing the ridge without the use of spacers, the width of the air outlet must be deducted from the measurement. Add 40 mm to the measurement for a standard up-stand and mark the tile to be cut.

The height of the upstand can vary depending on the pitch of the roof.

1. Place the full tile in the long tile bending attachment, which can be bolted to the bender. Line up the marks showing the bend line and bend the tile upwards. It is important to bend the tile first to avoid distortion when cutting.

2. Cut the tile along the marked cutting line using the guillotine, hand shears or metal cutting saw (refer to page 4; IMPORTANT/ Cutting with a Saw).

A longer turn up on the last tile (at low pitches) facilitates fixing the tile into the ridge batten.

3. When making the gap for the air outlet without use of spacers (refer to page 31; RIDGE/ Installation), the upstand of the tile needs to be bent so that it makes a step.

Cutting Line min. 40mm

A

Bending Line


12 ridGE

INSTALLATION

Install a thinner support batten at the ridge when the top course is less than the full width. This keeps the slope of the top tile course the same as the other tiles on the roof.

The thickness of the support batten depends on the width of the top row tile. Fix all the cut tiles by nailing into the ridge batten in 4 places through the small bend on the turn up. This will leave space for ventilation (refer to page 10; ROOF STRUCTURE/

Ventilation space). An air outlet can also be ensured by installing spacers

(refer to page 12; BATTENS/ Ridge batten). When installing the ridge using spacers, nail through the turn up and through the spacer.

The barrels are fixed from the top using screws or nails. The position of the fasteners should be at the ends of the barrels (at the overlap).

1 2 3 4

Intersection drawing of Option 1

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


4 Barrel

5 Ridge Batten

6 Air Outlet

Spacer

5 6 7 18 8 9

7 Ridge Bracket

8 Underlay

9 Rafter


Option 2: Ridge batten with spacers

Nail

Option 1: Ridge batten with air outlet


13 HiP

CUTTING AND

BENDING TILES

The basic measurement is taken from the last corrugation of the bottom corner of the last tile, to the spacers on the hip tile batten. When installing the hip without the use of spacers, the width of the air outlet has to be deducted from the measurement.

Measure and mark the required measurements taken from the roof on the tiles with chalk or similar, ensuring that the matching corrugation of the overlapping tile to be cut is taken as the measurement starting point. This forms the Bending Line.

Add the height of the hip batten projection above the tile line to the bending line measurement to obtain the Cutting Line.

Each tile should supply two cut pieces, leaving minimal wastage.

Cut and bend the tiles according to the measurements determined above:

1. Flatten both up-stands of the tile where it is to be cut. This will make cutting easier.

2. Cut the tile along the marked

Cutting Line using the guillotine, hand shears or metal cutting saw (refer to page 4; IMPORTANT/ Cutting with a

Saw).

3. Bend the tile using a short tile bender.

4. When making a gap for the air outlet without the use of spacers

(refer to page 33; HIP/ Installation), the upstand of the tile must be bent so that it makes a step.

Hip Batten

Bending Line

Cutting Line

Basic dimension

Spacer

Height of Hip Batten projection

Last matching corrugation

Bending Line

Cutting Line


13 HiP

INSTALLATION

Fix all the cut tiles by nailing through the small bend on the turn up into the hip batten. This will leave a space for ventilation (refer to page 10; ROOF

STRUCTURE/ Ventilation space).

An air outlet can also be ensured by installing spacers (refer to page

13; BATTENS/ Hip batten). When installing the hip using spacers, nail through the turn up and through the spacer. Add one or more nails through the front edge into the tile batten, starting from the bottom course.

The barrels are fixed from the top using screws or nails into the hip batten. The position of the fasteners should be at the end of the barrel

(at the overlap).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14

Intersection drawing of Option 1

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


4 Barrel

5 Hip Batten

6 Air Outlet

7 Hip Bracket

8 Underlay

9 Rafter

14 Ventilation space

Spacer

Option 2: Hip batten with spacers

Option 1: Hip batten with air outlet

Nail


14 BoX BArGE

CUTTING AND

BENDING TILES

Before the installation of the Box

Barge, it is essential that the edge of the end tile is turned up against the barge batten (refer to page 12;

BATTENS/ Gable). For measuring, cutting and bending the tiles, follow the same procedure as at the hips

(refer to page 32; HIP/ Cutting and

Bending Tiles).

Gable Batten

Cut and bend the tiles according to the measurements:

1. Flatten both up stands of the tile where it is to be cut. This will make cutting easier.

2. Cut the tile along the marked cutting line using the guillotine, hand shears or metal cutting saw (refer to page 4; IMPORTANT/Cutting with a

Saw).


Cutting Line

Bending Line

Basic dimension

Height of Gable Batten projection

Last matching corrugation


14 BoX BArGE

INSTALLATION

Tiles are cut, bent and fastened in place, nailing the turn up to the gable batten.

Begin by laying the Box Barges at the eave and temporarily tack the barge covers in place, working up the barge board. The overlap should be

100 mm.

17 15 16 3 9 14 8 1 2

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


8 Underlay

9 Rafter

14 Ventilation Space

15 Box Barge

16 Gable Batten

17 Barge Board

Adjust the Box Barges in a straight line and fix them using nails or screws. Note that the fasteners need to be near the bottom edge of the

Box Barge to ensure that the bottom edge is firmly positioned against the barge board.

10

0 m m


14 BoX BArGE

BOX BARGE END

1. Mark the required measurements

(indicated by the blue lines) on the Box

Barge (Step 1). These measurements are universal to all roof pitches.

2. Cut the Box Barge along the Cutting line (solid blue line) using hand shears.

Using right and left handed shears can make cutting easier (Step 2).

3. Bend the Box Barge along the

Bending line (dotted blue line) (Step

3 to Step 5).

Step 1: Left view

25 m m

100 m m

m

100 mm

25 mm

m

15 m

Step 1: Right view

25 m m

Step 2: Left view

Step 3: Left view

Step 4

90°

90°

90°

Step 5

Step 2: Right view

10°

Step 3: Right view

90°


14 BoX BArGE

BOX BARGE END

Option 1: The nose of the tile at the junction with the barge batten is close to the eaves batten (first batten).

1. Place the Box Barge End in its final position and mark the bending line against the Eaves Flashing (Step 1).

2. Add 15 mm to the bending line and draw the cutting line (Step 1).

3. Cut and bend the Box Barge End into its final shape (Step 2, Step 3).

4. Place the Box Barge End in its final position (Step 4).

Option 1: Step 1

Option 1: Step 3

Option 2: The nose of the tile at the junction with the barge batten is not close to the eaves batten.

1. Place the Box Barge End on top of the tile, mark the cutting line from the nose of the tile and cut the Box Barge

End along the cutting line (Step 1).

3. Place the Box Barge End in its final position and mark the bending line against the Eaves Flashing (Step 2).

4. Add 15 mm to the bending line and draw the cutting line (Step 2).

5. Cut and bend the Box Barge End into its final shape (Step 3, Step 4).

6. Place the Box Barge End in its final position (Step 5).

Option 2: Step 1

Option 2: Step 3

Option 2: Step 4

Option 1: Step 2

90°

15 m m

Option 1: Step 4

Option 2: Step 2

Option 2: Step 5

15 m m

90°


15 VALLEY

CUTTING AND BENDING

TILES

The basic measurement is taken from the last corrugation of the bottom corner of the last tile, to the end of the tile battens along the front edge of the batten. Allow for tolerance in fit when measuring.

Measure and mark the tile with the measurements taken from the roof ensuring the matching corrugation of the overlapping tile to be cut is taken as the measure starting point. This forms the Bending Line.

Add 40 mm to the Bending Line on the back edge of the tile and 50 mm to the Bending Line on the nose of the tile to obtain the Cutting Line.

Each tile should supply two cut pieces leaving minimal wastage.

Cut and bend the tiles according to the measurements determined above.

1. Flattening both up-stands of the tile where the tile is to be cut will make cutting easier.

2. Cut the tile along the marked cutting line using the guillotine, hand shears or metal cutting saw (refer to page 4; IMPORTANT/ Cutting with a

Saw).


40 m m

Bending Line

Cutting Line

50 m m


15 VALLEY

INSTALLATION

Cut and bend the tiles at the

Valley as straight as possible to obtain a straight line. The last tile should be nailed into the tile batten as close to the batten end as practicable. Never nail into the Valley gutter.

1 2 3 30 10

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten

3 Ventilation

Space Batten

8 Underlay

9 Rafter

10 Valley


30 Clip

8 9 14


16 WALL FLASHinG

Great care is needed where the roof surface joins a vertical wall. It is essential to bend the ends of the tiles under the flashing. For measuring, cutting and bending, the tiles follow the same procedure as the Box Barges

(refer to page 34; BOX BARGE/ Cutting and Bending Tiles).

1. WALL FLASHING AT A JUNCTION

WITH FINISHED FACADE

Where the roof surface joins a finished facade, use a custom made flashing that will allow the junction of the flashing and the render to be sealed with a sealant. It is also possible to bend the top edge of the side flashing.

In this case, there is no need to use additional custom made flashing.

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


8 Underlay

9 Rafter


2

8

9

1 14 3 21 24 22 25 23

21 Side Flashing

22 Render

23 Warmth Insulation

24 Purpose Made Side Flashing

25 Sealant


16 WALL FLASHinG

2. WALL FLASHING AT A JUNCTION

WITH AN UNFINISHED FACADE

If the facade is not finished, leave a part of the roof near to the facade uncovered. Install a purpose made flashing on the bottom end of the facade and make the facade before finalising the roof covering. Use sealant on the junction of the render and the

Side Wall Starter Flashing.

Do not nail the tile to the wall. Fix the side flashing to the wall ensuring that it is firmly in place and straight.

2

8

9

1 14 3 21 26 25 22 23

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


8 Underlay

9 Rafter


21 Side Flashing

22 Render


25 Sealant

26 Side Wall Starter Flashing


17 toP WALL FLASHinG

Where the roof/wall junction runs horizontally, the principles of ventilation are the same as at a ridge. It is essential to bend the ends of tiles under the flashing (refer to page 30; RIDGE/Cutting and Bending Tiles).

Install a thinner support batten at the ridge when the top course is less than the full width (refer to page 31; RIDGE/

Installation).

For measuring, cutting and bending tiles, follow the same procedure as the ridges (refer to page 30; RIDGE/

Cutting and Bending Tiles).

If the facade is not finished, leave a part of the roof near the facade uncovered.

Install a purpose made flashing on the bottom end of the facade and make the facade before finalising the roof coverage. Use sealant on the junction of the render and the Top Wall Starter

Flashing.

Where the roof surface joins a finished facade, use a custom made flashing that will allow the junction between the flashing and the render to be sealed with a sealant (refer to page 38; WALL FLASHING).

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21

18

8

9

2

1

3

19 25 22 23

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


8 Underlay

9 Rafter

18 Support Batten

19 Top Wall Starter Flashing

20 Top Wall Spacer

21 Side Flashing

22 Render


25 Sealant


18 MiLAno ridGE

WALL FLASHinG

INSTALLATION

Install a thinner support batten at the ridge when the top course is less than the full width (refer page

31; RIDGE/ Installation). Cut tile approximately 30 mm from the ridge batten. The flat on the back of the tile then needs to be turned up approximately 25 mm. This brings the tile shape back to its shaped profile and provides a barrier against any wind-driven rain. Install Milano

Ridge Wall Flashing. The flashing is fixed from the top into the top course tile using screws and by nailing through the small bend on the turn up into the ridge batten. When installing the ridge using spacers, nail through the turn up and through the spacer (refer to page 31; RIDGE/ Installation). The barrels are fixed from the top using screws or nails.

1 2 3 4

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


4 Barrel

5 Ridge Batten

6 Air Outlet Opening

5 6 7 29 18 8 9

7 Ridge Bracket

8 Underlay

9 Rafter


29 Milano Ridge Wall Flashing

Nail


19 cHiMnEY FLASHinG

The Chimney Flashing may be installed as per traditional roofing practice, using aluminium or zinc coated flashings. It is made in 4 parts: front, back and left and right sides.

It is essential to adequately prepare the supports for all parts of the chimney. The back should rest on a board of approx. 2 cm thickness.

The ends of the tile battens on both sides of the chimney should be notched approx. 2 cm so that the left and the right sides of the flashing form a good fit.

1 2 3 27 27 9

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


9 Rafter

27 Chimney Flashing

The front of the chimney flashing should rest on the first row of tiles under the chimney. Bend the tiles down along the upper stand of the side flashings.


19 cHiMnEY FLASHinG

1 3 2 27 27 28 9

1 Tile

2 Tile Batten


9 Rafter

27 Chimney Flashing

28 Board


20 inStALLinG AccESSoriES

VENTS, ANTENNA OUTLETS

Position Vents and Antenna outlets below tiles at the sides. Nail them as shown on the drawing. Avoid nailing into plastic.

Nail

Nail

Nail

Nail

Nail



It is important to securely seal all the openings in the underlay around any ventilation pipes that may penetrate the underlay. Special adhesive tape can be used to securely seal these openings.

FELT PENETRATION SLEEVE

Installing a felt penetration sleeve will achieve better protection.

1. Mark where the opening is to be made in the underlay.

2. Cut the underlay.

3. Fix the Penetration Sleeve into the bottom of the tile battens using nails or screws.

4. Use sealant at the junction of the underlay and the

Felt Penetration Sleeve.

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3 Step 4



ROOF ESCAPE WINDOW

Fix the escape window through its timber frame into the batten construction using screws. Avoid nailing into plastic.

Nail

Nail



PLATFORM, STEPS

Install the base plate first, then drill the holes into the tile and install the tile. Finally install the platform or steps.

Platform Steps

Washer

Washer


21 MAnAGEMEnt

oF tHE WorK SitE

ESTIMATING MATERIALS

Estimating the number of accessories required

The following outlines some simple methods for estimating the quantity of tiles and accessories required for a roof.

1. Box Barges: determine the length of the barges.

Divide the lineal coverage per accessory (i.e. 1.9 m) to calculate the number of units required.

AHI Roofing can also assist with estimating and provide further technical information or assistance.

Estimating the quantity of tiles required

Side Flashings/Flat Sheets: determine the overall length of flashing required.

Divide by the lineal coverage per flashing unit (i.e. 1.9 m) to calculate the number of flashing units required.

A simple method for determining the quantity of tiles required is:

1. To calculate Tile, Shake and Shingle profiles, multiply the surface area of the roof by 2.2. For

Milano Tiles, multiply by 2.3.

3. Barrels 190: determine the length of the ridge and hips. Divide the lineal coverage by 0.41 m to calculate the number of Barrels required.

Determining the quantity of nails required

An example using Gerard Classic Tile:

roof size 578 m

2

x 2.2 tiles/m

2

= 1271 tiles.

2. We recommend you build in a wastage factor using the following guidelines.

Add 3-5 % to the quantity for gable roofs.

For every 22 m required:

This calculation covers both tile and accessory requirements.

2

of roof area the following will be

1 kg of nails (1 kg is app. 300 nails).

Add 8-10 % to the quantity for more complex roofs

(with valleys or hips).

Storing material

Tiles and accessories should be stored in a dry, wellventilated area, away from damp.


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STORAGE AND HANDLING CUTTING WITH A SAW

PITCH

NON-STANDARD ELEMENTS

ROOF TRAFFIC

INSTALLATION UNDER EXTREMELY

COLD CONDITIONS

IMPROPER TOOLS

SAFETY

WET SURFACE

HANDLING

RESPONSIBILITY

PACKAGING

IDENTIFICATION

VENTILATION SPACE

UNDERLAY

THERMAL INSULATION

VAPOUR BARRIER

COUNTER BATTENS

TILE BATTENS

BATTEN FIXING

GABLE

RIDGE BATTEN

HIP BATTEN EAVES

VALLEY

BATTEN SPACING

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

INTERLOCKING OF THE TILES

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TILE LAYING

TILE LAYING AT THE HIP

CLASSIC TILES