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Measure and mark out the roof    Battening    Rafters    Installing and fixing

Installation
  Here is some advice on installation aimed principally at roofing specialists:
   
  1. Choose your tiles depending on the pitch of the roof. Your choice of product is dependent on the pitch of your roof, the type of design of your building local influences and your personal preference.

To help your choice you can go the heading Select your tile.
   
  2. Check that the roof construction is designed to accept the weight of your chosen tile and that the timber supports are flat and straight.
   
  3. Check the tiles on delivery for quality.
   
  4. Measure and mark out the roof.
Prepare your roof in order to optimise the laying of your product.
Find out more about it.
   
  5. Nail battens to your rafters ( or the other aviable support)
Space your battens according to the exposed length of your tiles, consult manufacturer's literature.
For more information on battens.
For more information on rafters
   
  6. Fix your tiles.
Depending on the model of tiles chosen. It is necessary to lay the tiles broken bonded or in line. In some countries or areas mechanical fixing of tiles in exposed areas is mandatory. Please refer to the local requirements or seek advice.
More information.
   
  7. Finish off with accessories.
To help you go to the heading accessories.
   
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