Spanish Tile Roof Installation Instructions

Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute.

Spanish tile roof installation instructions.

Brava roof tile phone. Use two tiles to determine the spacing required for the battens. 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. Rake seal flyer and installation instructions.

Brava spanish tile should be installed with two corrosion resistant fasteners such as stainless steel type 304 or 316 hot dipped zinc coated copper or corrosion resistant roofing nails with a 3 8 diameter head and long enough to penetrate through the sheathing. The purpose of this manual is to pro vide technical information and installation instructions for ludowici clay tile. 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.

While they traditionally come in two pieces one piece tiles are available. 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. Non member pricing 20. Spanish tiles are made of ceramic or concrete.

Caution should always be used to insure against over under penetrations. 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. After you have determined the distance between the first two battens measure the distance and set battens using that.