Nails For Fixing Roof Tiles

Double lap slates special considerations may apply when they are used at pitches steeper than 70 and lower than 30.

Nails for fixing roof tiles.

These nails are ideal for installing roofing felt and shingles or for attaching flashing. Nails for tiles generally. As their name highlights roofing nails are used to fix roofing materials into place and can be bought in a number of different materials. Discover all different types whether it may be for use on your home commercial building or other property.

For eave tiles the first course the last full top course and toppers should be nailed or mechanically fixed. 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. A range of roofing nails to cater for all of your applications we have shed felt nails cut clasps clouts and annular ring nails. The nails should provide a minimum of 40mm penetration into the rafter so a nail length of 65mm is generally recommended.

According to bs 5534 the nails used to fix battens to rafters should usually have a diameter of at least 3 35mm. Supply proprietary clips to suit their tiles and it is important that they are used in conjunction with a site specific fixing specification. Use of non tile manufacturer supplied clips may invalidate manufacturer warranties. Specific guidance on roof tile mortar mixes is given in bs 5534.

As they are mostly used for roofing jobs and sometimes fencing they are generally referred to as roofing nails. 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. We also sell aluminium and copper slate repair straps that can be fixed into. Galvanized steel nails should not be used for slates and tiles but are acceptable for fixing battens or underlay.

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. Corrosion resistant to ensure they last over time and for use where strong joints are required. 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. Check out the various copper nails galvanised steel nails and much more to ensure you re up to date with what you need.

Reduce the risk of roof damage by choosing the correct nails and fixings for your application. Eaves and top edges. Start at the lower edge of the roof nailing the batten into place at the centre of the rafter. Stock up on roofing nails provided by top brands at roofing superstore.

Used for fastening roofing felt for waterproofing or roofing tiles to metal.