Nails For Fixing Roof Tiles

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Nails for fixing roof tiles.

We also sell aluminium and copper slate repair straps that can be fixed into. 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. A range of roofing nails to cater for all of your applications we have shed felt nails cut clasps clouts and annular ring nails. 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.

These nails are ideal for installing roofing felt and shingles or for attaching flashing. Check out the various copper nails galvanised steel nails and much more to ensure you re up to date with what you need. Start at the lower edge of the roof nailing the batten into place at the centre of the rafter. As their name highlights roofing nails are used to fix roofing materials into place and can be bought in a number of different materials.

Roof fixings for sale. The nails should provide a minimum of 40mm penetration into the rafter so a nail length of 65mm is generally recommended. 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. 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. Used for fastening roofing felt for waterproofing or roofing tiles to metal. Specific guidance on roof tile mortar mixes is given in bs 5534. For eave tiles the first course the last full top course and toppers should be nailed or mechanically fixed.

As they are mostly used for roofing jobs and sometimes fencing they are generally referred to as roofing nails. Eaves and top edges. Reduce the risk of roof damage by choosing the correct nails and fixings for your application. 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.

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. Double lap slates special considerations may apply when they are used at pitches steeper than 70 and lower than 30. Galvanized steel nails should not be used for slates and tiles but are acceptable for fixing battens or underlay.

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