On roofs with a steep slope tiles are usually fastened to battens.
Roof tile batten trolley.
See a loaded batten trolley glide easily along the roof.
Timber battens are traditionally used for tile roofs whether you re using concrete or terracotta tiles.
Direct deck systems do not have the same wind ratings as batten roofs have to offer.
Roof batten systems use less fasteners.
Essential accessory to keep tiles and slates close to hand.
According to cemtile most roof tile manufacturers allow direct nailing but on roofs with a slope greater than 7 12 or on roofs.
The roof trolley runs laterally along the lathing and can carry tiles and slates it allows the user to always have their equipment close to their working area.
How to tile a roof with clay or concrete tiles new roof duration.
That means there are fewer fasteners compromising the underlayer of roofing for each square.
Tiles can be transferred from one end of the roof to the other with a minimum of physical effort.
Timber battens for tile roofs must meet the requirements of as 1684 2 as 1684 3 or as 1720 1.