Concrete Tile Roof Installation

The exposed surface of a tile may be finished with a paint like material.

Concrete tile roof installation.

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. 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. As you roll out the underlay keep the bottom edge of the material aligned with the edge of the eave but above any metal or synthetic edging that may cover the borders of the eave. Florida high wind concrete and clay tile installation manual 5th edition revised.

Concrete tiles have additional water locks or interlocking ribs on the edges that prevent water infiltration. Concrete tiles are made of mixture of sand cement and water which are molded under heat and high pressure. I took this videos and put them together through the installation of this light weight concrete tile boral flat tile weights less than 600 lbs. If your certified roofing contractor has presented you with the option of choosing either mechanical fasteners or foam then the choice is ultimately yours.

Tri snow cold installation guide. Non member pricing 20. Position the first roll of underlayment at one side of the roof perpendicular to the lower edge the eave of the roof. Concrete and clay roof tile installation manual july 2015.