Nails For Fixing Roof Tiles

Eaves and top edges.

Nails for fixing roof tiles.

The fixing holes should normally be placed 20 to 25mm from the head of the slate for roof pitches of 60 and above including vertical two nails should be used to fix every tile. Use of non tile manufacturer supplied clips may invalidate manufacturer warranties. Corrosion resistant to ensure they last over time and for use where strong joints are required. Twice nail or mechanically fix the end tile in every course.

Supply proprietary clips to suit their tiles and it is important that they are used in conjunction with a site specific fixing specification. According to bs 5534 the nails used to fix battens to rafters should usually have a diameter of at least 3 35mm. As they are mostly used for roofing jobs and sometimes fencing they are generally referred to as roofing nails. Start at the lower edge of the roof nailing the batten into place at the centre of the rafter.

Specific guidance on roof tile mortar mixes is given in bs 5534. We have a range of slate hooks copper disc rivets and tile verge clips on our online shop to securely fix down your roof slates and other coverings. Check out the various copper nails galvanised steel nails and much more to ensure you re up to date with what you need. Nails for plain tiles should be at least 2 65 mm in diameter and long enough to provide at least 15 mm penetration into the battens.

Galvanized steel nails should not be used for slates and tiles but are acceptable for fixing battens or underlay. We also sell aluminium and copper slate repair straps that can be fixed into. Fixing points generally roof tiles have two fixing options lugs or lugs and nails roofing slates on the other hand will always be nailed as this is their primary and only point of fixing unless it s a hook fixing or in very rare occasions old traditional slate roofs may have wooden pegs. A range of roofing nails to cater for all of your applications we have shed felt nails cut clasps clouts and annular ring nails.

Discover all different types whether it may be for use on your home commercial building or other property. Slates and tiles should be fixed using clout or slate nails these should be either silicon bronze aluminium to bs 1202 3 or copper to bs 1202 2. Double lap slates special considerations may apply when they are used at pitches steeper than 70 and lower than 30. These nails are ideal for installing roofing felt and shingles or for attaching flashing.

Nails for tiles generally. Reduce the risk of roof damage by choosing the correct nails and fixings for your application. Stock up on roofing nails provided by top brands at roofing superstore. Roof fixings for sale.

For eave tiles the first course the last full top course and toppers should be nailed or mechanically fixed.