Spanish Tile Roof Installation Instructions

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.

Spanish tile roof installation instructions. Caution should always be used to insure against over under penetrations. 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. Recently the national tile roofing manufacturers association ntrma changed its name to tile roofing institute. The purpose of this manual is to pro vide technical information and installation instructions for ludowici clay tile.

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. Florida high wind concrete and clay tile installation manual 5th edition revised. While they traditionally come in two pieces one piece tiles are available. Rake seal flyer and installation instructions.

Non member pricing 20. A spanish tile roof is one of the most attractive roofing choices when choosing a tile type covering for your home. Concrete and clay roof tile installation manual july 2015. A minimum of a 3 inch overlap is required for the tiles.

Spanish tiles are made of ceramic or concrete. Spanish tile boasts a classic look but is also provides a modern appeal as well. The most important categories that affect the final cost of a tile roof include materials roof pitch removal of an old roof structural considerations installation requirements and freight charges. 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.