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DECRA
®
Roofing System
in 1977 when the company development, and Decra tiles are now available in six
introduced the world’s first different profiles, two gauges and a wide variety of
This revolutionary new product combined great In addition, the Decra system offers a wide range of
strength with very low weight, offering the accessories, including underlays and membranes,
n Easy handling roof insulated tile support systems and the Icopal
rainwater system.
n Fast installation
Investor in People
Decra Roof Systems values
and respects the people
employed by the company.
Our ongoing staff development programmes and
commitment to staff involvement and open
communications meet the ‘Investor in People’
standard, and the company is a fully accredited
member of the Investor in People programme.
Complete roofing solution
Contents
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Decra supplies not just the products shown Our 30-year weather security guarantee on But, depending on what further risks you
below, but the finest care packages tailored the whole roof comes as standard and want to eliminate, there are three other,
to the individual needs and preferences of automatically. unique service packages that can include
the professional specifier and, consequently, insurance backed guarantees and protection
the owner of the building. against latent defects.
Decra Tiles
Decra offers a choice of six tile profiles, available in a wide range of colours.
Contents
SUPPORT 6
Icopal rainwater system 64 ESTIMATING AND ORDERING 124 5
Tools 66 n Estimating services
At Decra, we are dedicated to working with you to eliminate all levels of risk
from the design and specification process, the construction process and
the long-term (30 years) ownership of your project’s roof.
To this end, we have formulated exclusive packages of care,
BronzeSpec, SilverSpec and GoldSpec, to provide you with three distinct services to
enable you to determine the risks you wish to eliminate. The choice is yours.
Decra Roof Systems is prepared – and equipped – to confront all these issues with confidence.
facts of a construction project,
Roofing solutions
winning solution from Decra
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WILL NOT save you or your client from Prior to completion of the roof; reputable honour guarantees and warranties when
a bad job, nor from the loss of roofing contractors are normally willing to their product has been incorrectly installed;
reputation, the liability of incorrect rectify faults in their workmanship, but this once again this leaves the building owner to
design or from the cost of rectification. inevitably leads to delays in completion foot the bill for any rectification problems.
dates and begs the question “if they
Should the roof tile manufacturer cease to
Why do construction projects couldn’t get it right the first time, where
trade, who pays for the rectification of a
go wrong? have they now acquired the necessary skills
problem roof.
Construction projects rarely go wrong due to get it right on a second attempt”.
to the roof tile itself, roof tiles are relatively How long has the roof tile manufacturer
After the completion of the roof; reputable
inert and their performance only becomes been trading? Are you being offered long
roofing contractors are normally willing to
an issue when a contractor has installed guarantees and warranties from a company
rectify faults in their workmanship, however
them. that has only been trading for a short while?
if this contractor has ceased to trade, the
Problems occur due to; cost of rectification lies with the building What is the roof tile manufacturer’s ability to
owner and if alternatively the ownership of honour their guarantees? Are they financially
n Skills shortages, the use of labour
the contractor has changed the cost of transparent with sufficient backing to
untrained in the application of metal tile
rectification may still lies with the building honour a claim?
systems and their integration with other
owner.
roofing components. What happens if there is a change of
Managing Risk: Manufacturers ownership in the roof tile manufacturer or
n Poor supervision leading to incorrect
Guarantees & Warranties a name company name change, Is the
installation.
Whilst many manufacturers offer long term guarantee and warranty till valid?
n Vague or poorly detailed specification left material guarantees and warranties they do (often this is not the case).
installer (often the least trained member basis, regular being weekly. This can be
We have formulated exclusive solutions to eliminate all risk in roof ownership for you and your clients.
Summary of Specification Services
Roofing solutions
1. Technical literature. All of the benefits of the Decra All of the benefits of the Decra’s
2. Decra Direct Website Technical/CAD BronzeSpec service: BronzeSpec and SilverSpec services:
Library.
3. Free Estimating Service. PLUS PLUS
4. Local technical support from
Decra’s technical services team. Decra Contractor Partner Liaison Enhanced FSA regulated, insurance
service including; based warranty delivered to you under
Decra’s trained technical support
1. Project technical briefing meetings the Alliance Warranty Management QA+
team will also:
with your appointed Decra contractor banner.
5. Carry out a full survey and complete and with any other members of the
a comprehensive report to provide the project team who wish to attend.
solutions that are necessary for a 2. Full review of any non-standard
trouble-free roof. detailing or unique facets of your roof What is QA+? It is in effect an Insurance
6. Provide a customised project and, where necessary, arrange Backed Guarantee for installed systems
specification covering every aspect of supplementary training for the including materials and labour,
the roofing process. installers. independently insurance backed, with
7. Provide assistance in liaising with 3. If necessary, create mock-up access to it only available through
planning departments. structures of unique interfaces at the audited technical accreditation. AWM’s
8. Value Engineering and Budget Decra Training Centre. In addition, unparalleled efficiency is based on the
Costings. Decra Roof Systems will also provide strength and integrity of its absolute
9. Access to a trained network of you with: commitment to the provision of quality
Decra Contractor Partners and Decra 4. Project Completion Report. through a rigid pre-site and on-site
Registered Contractors. 5. Provide a comprehensive O & M quality assessment and auditing
handover manual. programme, which cannot be fudged or
In addition, Decra Roof Systems will 6. Ongoing 5 yearly inspections of the taken lightly by any party to the project.
provide you with: completed roof and a comprehensive
condition report for the next 30 years. A range of services is offered:
10. A no quibble 30 year weather
security guarantee. n QA+
Roofing solutions
Alliance Warranty Management
Cover is provided should the original contractor cease
The Alliance has an invitation only QA+ Latent Gold
to trade at any point during the 10 years following
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membership comprising leading Latent Gold is a unique latent defect insurance practical completion of the works.
10 Decra, the UK and Ireland's leading Nationwide support team Decra training
lightweight roofing system, is backed by Decra has a nationwide team of technical A successful roof is only possible when it is
comprehensive technical support, experts on hand to provide advice in your fitted by skilled, trained operatives. That is
offering you expert advice and office or on site. For local technical support why Decra invests in training.
information at every stage of a project – for your current project and any future
At our purpose built training centre at Decra
from initial concept through to requirements, we can arrange for one of our
Headquarters in Crawley we offer courses
completion and planned maintenance. technical advisers to contact you.
throughout the year both for newcomers to
CPD the Decra system and for those wishing to
Technical literature
Decra fully supports CPD. Regular Decra ‘refresh’ their skills. With roof assemblies just
A full range of literature and associated
CPD seminars are arranged for all a few feet off the ground, training can be
items regarding every aspect of the Decra
construction professionals. To arrange a given safely at all times, whatever the
system, is available from Decra Technical
seminar, contact the Technical Services weather.
Services:
Department.
Following a recent audit carried out by
n Product information and technical data.
Carrillion we have implemented a structured
n Sample Decra tiles – to aid product training plan, featuring a syllabus that
selection. provides a mechanism for continuous
improvement and improved quality of
n WLC, LCA & environmental reports.
workmanship.
n CAD drawings.
12 Understanding roofing product What happens if the company How can Decra make such bold
guarantees is no fun! We’re well aware goes bust? guarantees?
of the sheer volume of claims from This is a very good question as a number of Because the product and manufacturing
different manufacturers and roofing product manufacturers have done processes really are that good! And there
distributors … with no real back-up to just that several times over the last 10 years, have been great advancements in
suggest that you can believe in one each time waiving any liability from the technology that have consistently made our
product more than any other. previous company. tiles better and better.
At Decra we feel we have a Decra Roof Systems Ltd has operated as Back in the 1970’s Decra’s tiles were much
responsibility to lay our cards on the one entity in the UK and Ireland since 1977. more low tech than today, just basic zinc
table, tell you what is genuinely Financially it has gone from strength to galvanising with an additional bitumen and
covered, and demonstrate our stone coating system applied, these tiles
strength and since 1998 we have been
commitment to fulfilling our promise. If have proven themselves to be weather
backed by Icopal, a £250,000,000
you have a question regarding our secure for almost 30 years and are still
organisation.
guarantee that remains unanswered going strong.
after reading the following details,
Today’s Decra tiles comprising of state of
please call our Technical Support Team What about damage from extreme
the art zinc aluminium galvanising
on 01293 545058. weather conditions?
encapsulated within multi-layer epoxy,
Another good question as a number of
polyester, acrylic and stone coatings are in
Guaranteed against weather for manufacturers will not pay out when
altogether another league. For example, the
30 years damage is done by extreme weather
current galvanising system has been
Decra is strongly committed to providing the conditions such as those we all experienced
independently tested and proven to have a
highest quality products in the industry and in October 1987. Not so for Decra … if our
protective life-span of 2 to 4 times greater
stand firmly by our guarantee that when roof tiles fail to be weatherproof over the
than before.
Decra roof tiles have been fitted: next 30 years, we will replace them.
Mark Bell says “It would take a corrosive
a) The entire roof will remain weatherproof
environment for our tiles not to last at least
for 30 years; Does it really cover the whole roof?
60 years”.
Yes! Once again some roofing guarantees
b) Any defects due to faulty workmanship
will only cover the individual tiles
arising in the roof within the first 2 years
conveniently excluding all the vulnerable
will be resolved.
edges of the roofs rather than the whole roof
strength and since 1998 we have been tile system. Technical Manager, Mark Bell,
backed by Icopal, a £250,000,000 with 16 years service, says he doesn’t ever
organisation. remember Decra tiles being ordered for
storm damage repair work on roofs fitted by
Decra. But if a claim does come in, we’re
willing and ready to fulfil our guarantee.
Decra product guarantee
As Decra’s that good why don’t you What happens if the property changes
Terms and conditions of Decra Roof Systems 13
guarantee it for even longer? hands? Guarantee
everything else you own. Why gamble? 4. Neither Decra Roof Systems nor the installation
And better still, we have never received a contractor shall, by virtue of their respective
guarantee, be liable for any consequential, indirect or
claim for weatherproof failure in any special loss or damage of any kind whatsoever,
including, but not limited to, damage caused by
properly constructed roof with correctly leaks.
installed Decra roof tiles. 5. The guarantee shall not apply unless payment has
been made in full for the supply and fitting of the roof
and the benefits conferred by the guarantee shall not
affect the consumer’s statutory rights.
14 At Decra, we are committed to providing When you contact us When you require assistance
you with a service that is second to We guarantee that… We guarantee that…
none. The following service guarantees n We will answer all telephone calls within n We will provide you with access to a library
are the result of a company-wide 5 rings. of easy-to-understand technical
initiative and reflect our determination to n We will not transfer you more than once documentation, relevant codes of practice
make your dealings with us a pleasure. unless absolutely necessary. and British Standards.
n You will always get a real person, not a n We will provide you with a FREE materials
Our aim is to provide this level of service recorded message. estimating service.
during all our working hours – Monday to n You will not be asked to leave a voicemail n All estimates will be produced within one
Friday 8.30am to 5.15 pm. If you can think of message. full working day.
additional issues that would help you even n You will not be speaking to a call centre. n All estimates will not change in price for 6
more, please speak to any member of the n If all of our Sales Support and Technical months.
service team at Decra - Tel: 01293 545058. Support team are engaged, we promise to n Everyone in technical support roles has
call you back within 2 hours at the very both technical experience and ongoing
most. relevant CPD training to advise you
n We will respond to all written enquiries correctly.
within two working days. n If you require local technical support it will
n Your name and address will never be sold be provided on your doorstep within 2
on to a 3rd party. Your details working days by one of our directly
are confidential. employed, local technical support team.
n We will give you assistance in dealing with
Planning Departments through a local
Decra Technical Advisor.
n When you contact us for a full roofing
survey, we will come back to you within
1 working day to organise a date for
Decra’s trained site survey team to carry
it out.
A comprehensive specification report will
then be drawn up to provide solutions that
are necessary for a trouble-free roof.
n We will provide training and instruction.
Decra service promise
When you place an order And once you’ve taken 15
with us delivery
The Decra system has been installed in all incurred in repairs to damaged roof n Over 40 per cent reported damage to
climates and areas of the world, from the coverings and fixings. slated roofs.
high Himalayas to the Arctic circle, from the
n “The average insurance claim for wind n 66 per cent reported that work was
heat of the Equator to the gales and driving
damage is £1,000 - £2,000.” required on roofs over 20 years old.
rain of the Shetland Isles. In all cases, Decra
has provided a lasting solution, resistant to n “Every year in the UK an average of n 33 per cent reported that work was
tornadoes, monsoons, blizzards and 200,000 buildings are damaged by high required on roofs younger than 20 years.
hurricanes. winds at a cost of £35.5 million.” Source: “Roofs to weather all storms” by Eternit Slates,
Marley Group. (Extract from Refurbishment Projects,
n “Further climate change effects are also August 2003).
Environmentally sensitive
The original shingle roof on St Patrick’s
Church in Claudy, Northern Ireland had
proved expensive to maintain over the years,
and was fast approaching the end of its life.
Security of supply
Large volume orders are never a problem –
Decra carries in stock enough tiles and
accessories to roof around 2,250 average
terraced houses. Two large manufacturing
plants in Europe further ensure availability of
Decra tiles - when and where housebuilders
require them. Delivered on site, on time, and
in the right quantities, typically within 2
working days.
Partnering
Decra has pioneered partnering
agreements. We offer our construction and
development partners unrivalled efficiency in
supply chain management as well as in
depth technical and design support – saving
costs and helping to keep the build
programme on schedule. Whilst working
with Wimpey and the Guinness Trust our
delivery promptness and partnering
approach resulted in the client’s total
satisfaction with our service.
3 Reduced environmental
planner acceptability.
impact.
n Schools. ways.
and insurance backed guarantee
n Hospitals.
3 Vandal proof.
Roofing System, as it is lightweight. Intricate
n PFI/PPP Projects.
detailing and installation on roofs even many
3 BBA Certified.
refurbishment schemes. acceptability.
On time, just in time
Vandal proof The efficiency of Decra’s supply chain
Decra tiles are strong enough to stand up to management is such that ‘just in time’
foot traffic, and are highly resistant to impact deliveries can be guaranteed to meet
damage from thrown or dropped objects. In precise slots within the build programme.
addition, the large format with fixings at top This is particularly useful for urban projects
and bottom mean Decra tiles are extremely and refurbishment of occupied buildings:
difficult to remove.
n Reliable programming, avoidance of
For ultimate security, Decra Plus tiles have a delays.
core of 0.9mm galvanised steel, twice the
n Reduced site storage requirements.
thickness of Decra Classic, and provide
exceptional strength and resistance to n Reduced vulnerability to theft.
damage. They are arguably the toughest
n Faster, more cost efficient project
tiles available, yet weigh less than 12kg
completion.
per m2.
W www.decra.co.uk T 01293 545058 E technical@decra.co.uk E sales@decra.co.uk Decra lightweight roofing
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Decra lightweight roofing
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3 Reduced construction times.
Decra is fast becoming the preferred Attractive and cost effective
3 Good
roof tile supplier of major retailers and The traditional appearance and light weight
developers. The system combines a of Decra tiles offers an attractive alternative
track record in supply chain
to profile metal sheeting - and reduces risk
3 Comprehensive
Long lasting, low maintenance
costly additional structural requirements. By
A Decra roof has enhanced colour stability -
contrast, using standard slates or clay tiles aftercare services
which does not fade or deteriorate with UV
can push construction costs up by 30-50%. and insurance backed guarantee
light - possesses the ultimate in weather
3 High
Decra tiles are light and are easy to handle
tiles dramatically improves impact and on site – even on blustery days. Conversely,
security of fastening system,
vandal resistance. Any risk of break-in use of larger sheeted systems may require
offers an opportunity to reduce
through the roof is negligible. installation to be halted when there’s a wind.
3 Vandal proof.
public liability claims.
Large roofing sheets can also exaggerate
Fast track construction
3 With
small dimensional discrepancies, creating
As a completely dry-fixed roof, requiring far
coverage and fixing problems at the edges
fewer fixings than standard tiled roofs, the over 10 million square
of the building consequently causing delays
Decra system is ideal for use with fast-track metres already installed, Decra
in the construction programme.
construction programmes used by has a high degree of planner
Vertical tiling
Weatherproof Decra tiles are ideal for vertical applications
because, unlike traditional tiles or slates, they
detailing are not susceptible to breakage, slippage or
vandalism. Securely fixed to wall battens,
Decra Stratos not only provides weathertight
they are shatterproof and cannot be
performance at low pitch, but the riven
removed.
surface of Decra Stratos delivers a finished
appearance very close to that of natural
slates. The completely dry-fixed Decra
Stratos tile is nailed at the top and bottom of Safe installation
each tile. This secure fixing provides very
Decra tiles are easy to cut and shape
high resistance to wind uplift, even on roof
accurately using a guillotine or snips. This
pitches as low as 12°.
enables simple and neat installation at raking
Secure protection of the monopitch ridges is abutments. It also avoids the disruptive noise
provided by Decra Stratos Ridge Caps. Hip and dust - and associated health risks -
Caps and Barge Covers maintain the created by angle grinders or similar
integrity of the roof at gable ends and mechanical cutters. This was of great benefit
verges. As no mortar is used, there are no at St Ibers where part of the roof installation
maintenance concerns regarding mortar was undertaken when the children were at
failure. school.
St Ibers Primary School
28 Moat Housing Group, in partnership with Within six hours of delivery, the outer walls of
Ashford Borough Council and The Housing each pair of semi-detached houses were in
Corporation, has produced a splendid place, within a week they were erected and
example of sustainable, ecologically sound a guaranteed watertight, tiled roof installed.
housing.
Design that saves timber is an important part
The site of the 14 houses and six one- of the environmental and sustainability
bedroom flats is at Wilesborough Lees, a strategy set out for social housing. With less
semi-rural location on the outskirts of timber used throughout, including the rafters,
Ashford in Kent. It boasts a Grade II smock the only roof covering possible was
windmill built in 1869 that is one of the lightweight tiles, which also produced
largest in the south of England. It was, savings in whole life costs compared with
therefore, of particular importance in the concrete or clay.
planning brief that the development
preserved the outlook from the windmill.
30 Whilst the houses in Roedean Drive, Most importantly, the development also goes
Romford look traditional, this innovative a long way towards the ‘zero defects’ criteria
development represents an entirely new, of the Egan Report. There were no snagging
groundbreaking approach to housebuilding. problems and an exceptional finish was
achieved due to construction in factory
They follow the successful pilot project in
conditions.
[John Prescott’s constituency] in which a pair
of semi-detached houses were built off-site
as interlocking modules in only three weeks,
and assembled on site in just five days – the Decra leading
UK’s first factory-finished volumetric
two-storey semi’s.
technology
Decra Roof Systems played a key role in the
The roof consisted of ready-made panels up
development of the modular roof system,
to 6m long and 2.9m wide, comprising
providing the technical and design input for
175mm cold rolled steel channel topped by
the roof construction that enabled the
120mm Glascofoam polyurethane insulation,
original ‘proof of principle’ modular
timber battens and counterbattens, sarking
development to be achieved.
felt and Decra Roof tiles.
Product guide
Decra Classic 34
Accessories 36
Accessories 40
Decra Stratos 42
Accessories 44
Decra Oberon 46
Accessories 49
Parctile 50
Accessories 52
Decra Elegance 54
Accessories 56
Roofing Accessories
Tools 66
Decra Classic
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Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)
Dimensions
Size of tile - overall 1324mm x 410mm
Size of tile - cover 1260mm x 370mm
Gauge 370mm
Linear cover width 1260mm
Coverage 0.46m2 per tile
2.145 tiles per m2
Weight
Weight per m2 6.56kg
Weight per tile 3.06kg
Fixing
Tile fixing 50mm x 2.5mm Coated Decra nail
[Available for loose hand nailing or collated for
Decra Power Nailing System]
Battens required
Battens 2.7 linear metres per m2 (plus wastage)
Batten sizing
Rafter Batten size
centres (max.) (recommended)
450mm 38mm x 25mm
600mm 50mm x 25mm
900mm 50mm x 50mm
1200mm 50mm x 50mm
1500mm 50mm x 65mm
Laying (recommended)
Simple roof shapes Straight bond
Complex roof shapes Broken bond
Ordering
Order code DT_B1
36 D Ridge Cloaked Verge Cap – Right Hand Side Flashing – Left Hand
Traditional angle shape For use at sloping
D ridge for use at abutment walls.
ridges and hips. For use at Cover: 1110mm
Cover: 1200mm gables/verges/barges. Order Code: DS_B1
Order Code: DD_B1 Cover: 370mm
Order Code: DI_B2
Side Flashing – Right Hand
D Ridge End Closure Unit Barge Cover – Left Hand For use at sloping
For use at intersection For use at gables/ abutment walls.
of D Ridge with Decra verges/barges. Cover: 1110mm
bargecover. Simplifies Cover: 1110mm Order Code: DR_B1
installation and improves Order Code: DH_B1
consistency of finish.
Top Course
Cover: 125mm
Barge Cover Eaves Closure – Left Hand Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DD_DE1
For use at foot / base of gable. Simplifies Order Code: DC_B1
installation and improves
D Ridge Hip End Closure Unit consistency of finish.
Vision Tile
For use at the foot of Cover: 1110mm
Decra Classic profile
hips. Simplifies Order Code: DH_DE1
only. Single skin
installation and
polycarbonate tile.
improves consistency
Barge Cover – Right Hand Cover: 1260mm x 370mm
of finish.
For use at gables/ Order Code: DZXB1
Cover: 1200mm
verges/barges.
Order Code: DD_DH1
Cover: 1110mm
Finishing Kit
Order Code: DI_B1
Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
B Ridge
(occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
For use on ridges and
Barge Cover Eaves Closure Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered
hips. NOTE: Ridge
– Right Hand Order Code: DU_B1
Ventilation Units cannot
For use at foot/base of
be used with this
gable. Simplifies
component.
Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure Unit
installation and improves
Cover: 1200mm
Designed for
consistency of finish.
Order Code: DB_B1
use on warm
Cover: 1110mm
roof applications. Provides
Order Code: DI_DE1
an attractive finish for
Cloaked Verge Cap – Left Hand eaves detailing. When
used in warm roof situations, must be used
in conjunction with Decra Warm Roof Eaves
For use at Guard and Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure
gables/verges/barges. Flashing.
Cover: 370mm Available in Charcoal Grey only
Order Code: DH_B2 Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DM_B1
Tile systems - Decra Classic
Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
Non-Stock Items Decra Rooflight (4 module x 2 courses)
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Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)
Dimensions
Size of tile - overall 1324mm x 410mm
Size of tile - cover 1260mm x 368mm
Gauge 368mm
Linear cover width 1260mm
Coverage 0.464m2 per tile
2.157 tiles per m2
Weight
Weight per m2 11.65kg
Weight per tile 5.40kg
Fixing
Tile fixing 50mm x 2.99mm Coated Decra nail
or Decra Plus fixing screws
Fixings per tile 4-no.
Battens required
Battens 2.72 linear per m2 (plus wastage)
Batten sizing
Rafter Batten size
centres (max.) (recommended)
450mm 38mm x 25mm
600mm 50mm x 25mm
900mm 50mm x 50mm
1200mm 50mm x 50mm
1500mm 50mm x 65mm
Laying (recommended)
Simple roof shapes Straight bond
Complex roof shapes Broken bond
Ordering
Order code PT_D1
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Decra Plus D Ridge Finishing Kit
Traditional angle Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
shaped ridge for use (occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
at ridges and hips. Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered.
Cover: 1200mm Order Code: DU__B1
Order Code: PD_D1
Decra Stratos
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Use of contrasting colour ridge and hip covers lends a distinctive finish
for all types of building.
Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)
Dimensions
Size of tile - overall 1290mm x 360mm
Size of tile - cover 1230mm x 320mm
Gauge 320mm
Linear cover width 1230mm
Coverage 0.39m2 per tile
2.54 tiles per m2
Weight
Weight per m2 7.10kg
Weight per tile 2.80kg
Fixing
Tile fixing 50mm x 2.5mm Coated Decra nail
[Available for loose hand nailing or collated for
Decra Power Nailing System]
Battens required
Battens 3.13 linear metres per m2 (plus wastage)
Batten sizing
Rafter Batten size
centres (max.) (recommended)
450mm 38mm x 38mm
600mm 50mm x 38mm
900mm 50mm x 50mm
1200mm 50mm x 50mm
1500mm 50mm x 65mm
Laying (recommended)
All roof shapes Brokenbond
Ordering
Order code ST_B1
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D Ridge Barge Cover – Right Hand Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure Unit
Traditional angle For use at gables/ Designed for
shaped ridge for use at verges/barges. use on warm
ridges and hips. Cover: 1200mm roof applications.
Cover: 1200mm Order Code: SI_B1 Provides an attractive
Order Code: DD_B1 finish for eaves detailing. When used in
warm roof situations, must be used in
Barge Cover Eaves Closure
conjunction with Decra Warm Roof Eaves
D Ridge End Closure Unit – Right Hand Guard and Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure
For use at intersection For use at foot/base of Flashing.
of D Ridge with Decra gable. Simplifies Available in Charcoal Grey only.
bargecover. Simplifies installation and improves Cover: 1200mm
installation and consistency of finish. Order Code: DM_B1
improves consistency of finish. Cover: 1200mm
Cover: 125mm Order Code: SI_DE1
Order Code: DD_DE1 Finishing Kit
Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
Top Course (occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
D Ridge Hip End Closure Unit Cover: 1200mm Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered.
For use at the foot of Order Code: DC_B1 Order Code: DU_B1
hips. Simplifies
installation and
improves consistency Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
Ridge/Barge Cap
of finish. Recommend 1 pack per 420 tiles ordered.
For use at ridges, hips
Cover: 1200mm Order Code: DNXB5
and barges. For ridge or
Order Code: DD_DH1
hip ventilation system, use
ridge/barge in conjunction Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails
Barge Cover – Left Hand with universal ridge/hip ventilation system. For Paslode cordless nail gun. Each pack
For use at gables/ Cover: 320mm sufficient to install up to 550 Decra Stratos
verges/barges. Order Code: SR_B1 tiles. IMPORTANT NOTE: Use ONLY Decra
Cover: 1104mm Power Tile Fixing Nails, never use Paslode
Order Code: SH_B1 nails to fix Decra tiles.
End Cap Order Code: DNXP7
Filler for ridge/barge cap
Barge Cover Eaves Closure – Left Hand
ends only.
For use at foot/base of For ventilation components
Order Code: SE_B1
gable. Simplifies see Page 58
installation and improves
consistency of finish. For tools see Page 66
Cover: 1104mm
Order Code: SH_DE1
Tile systems - Decra Stratos
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Non-Stock Items Decra Wall Abutment Flashing
Decra Oberon
46
Attractive and extremely versatile Decra
Oberon, provides a traditional roof finish –
but with the enhanced performance and
light weight of Decra’s unique coated steel
construction.
Available in four subtly blended, natural colours, Decra
Oberon tiles weigh 90% less than clay tiles, yet cannot
be cracked, will not shatter from
impact, or loosen with time.
Colours
(Available from stock)
Dimensions
Size of tile - overall 1310mm x 365mm
Size of tile - cover 1250mm x 320mm
Gauge 320mm
Linear cover width 1250mm
Coverage 0.40m2 per tile
2.50 tiles per m2
Weight
Weight per m2 7.00kg
Weight per tile 2.80kg
Fixing
Tile fixing 50mm x 2.5mm Coated Decra nail
(Available for loose hand nailing or collated for
Decra Power Nailing System)
Battens required
Battens 6.25 linear metres per m2 (plus wastage)
Batten sizing
Rafter Batten size
centres (max.) (recommended)
450mm 38mm x 25mm
600mm 50mm x 25mm
900mm 50mm x 50mm
1200mm 50mm x 50mm
1500mm 50mm x 65mm
Laying (recommended)
All roof shapes Broken bond
Ordering
Order code BT_N1
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Tile systems - Decra Oberon
Decra Oberon accessories
Stock Items
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Ridge/Barge Cap Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails Non-Stock Items
End Cap
Filler for ridge/barge cap Cover: 1200mm
ends only. Order Code: BC_N1
For ventilation components
Order Code: BE_N1
see Page 58
Recommend 1 pack per 300 tiles ordered. Available in Charcoal Grey only.
Parctile
50
Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)
Dimensions
Size of tile - overall 1310mm x 415mm
Size of tile - cover 1250mm x 370mm
Gauge 370mm
Linear cover width 1250mm
Coverage 0.463m2 per tile
2.162 tiles per m2
Weight
Weight per m2 5.98kg
Weight per tile 2.77kg
Fixing
Tile fixing 50mm x 2.5mm Coated Decra nail
(Available for loose hand nailing or collated for
Decra Power Nailing System)
Battens required
Battens 2.7 linear metres per m2 (plus wastage)
Batten sizing
Rafter Batten size
centres (max.) (recommended)
450mm 38mm x 25mm
600mm 50mm x 25mm
900mm 50mm x 50mm
1200mm 50mm x 50mm
1500mm 50mm x 65mm
Laying (recommended)
Simple roof shapes Straight bond
Complex roof shapes Broken bond
Ordering
Order code AT_B1
Parctile accessories
Stock Items
52
D Ridge Barge Cover Eaves Closure – Left Hand Finishing Kit
Traditional angle shape For use at foot / base of Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
d ridge for use at gable. Simplifies (occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
ridges and hips. installation and improves Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered.
Cover: 1200mm consistency of finish. Order Code: AU_B1
Order Code: AD_B1 Cover: 1110mm
Order Code: DH_DE1
Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure Unit
D Ridge End Closure Unit Designed for
For use at intersection Barge Cover – Right Hand use on warm
of D Ridge with Decra For use at gables / roof applications. Provides
bargecover. Simplifies verges/barges. an attractive finish for
installation and improves Cover: 1110mm eaves detailing. When used in warm roof
consistency of finish. Order Code: AI_B1 situations, must be used in conjunction with
Cover: 125mm Decra Warm Roof Eaves Guard and Decra
Order Code: DD_DE1 Warm Roof Eaves Closure Flashing.
Barge Cover Eaves Closure
Available in Charcoal Grey only.
– Right Hand Cover: 1200mm
D Ridge Hip End Closure Unit For use at foot/base of Order Code: DM_B1
For use at the foot of gable. Simplifies
hips. Simplifies installation and improves
installation and consistency of finish. Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
improves consistency Cover: 1110mm Recommend 1 pack per 420 tiles ordered.
of finish. Order Code: DI_DE1 Order Code: DNXB5
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DD_DH1
Side Flashing – Left Hand Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails
For use at sloping For Paslode cordless nail gun. Each pack
B Ridge abutment walls. sufficient to install up to 550 Parctiles.
For use on ridges and Cover: 1110mm IMPORTANT NOTE: Use ONLY Decra Power
hips. NOTE: Ridge Order Code: AS_B1 Tile Fixing Nails, never use Paslode nails to
Ventilation Units cannot fix Decra tiles.
be used with this Order Code: DNXP7
component. Side Flashing – Right Hand
Available in Terracotta,
Charcoal, Fern Green, For tools see Page 66
Brindle, Pepperstone,
Teak.
Cover: 1200mm; 180mm wings
Order Code: DD_DX
Decra Elegance
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Colours
(Available from stock)
Elegant Black
Tile systems - Elegance Tile
Data file 55
Dimensions
Size of tile - overall 1324mm x 410mm
Size of tile - cover 1260mm x 370mm
Gauge 370mm
Linear cover width 1260mm
Coverage 0.464m2 per tile
2.145 tiles per m2
Weight
Weight per m2 5.47kg
Weight per tile 2.55kg
Fixing
Tile fixing 50mm x 2.5mm Coated Decra nail
or Decra Plus fixing screws
Fixings per tile 4-no.
Battens required
Battens 2.7 linear metres per m2 (plus wastage).
Battens sizing
Rafter Batten size
centres (max.) (recommended)
450mm 38mm x 25mm
600mm 50mm x 25mm
900mm 50mm x 50mm
1200mm 50mm x 50mm
1500mm 50mm x 65mm
Laying (recommended)
Simple roof shapes Straight bond
Complex roof shapes Broken bond
Ordering
Order code ET_D1
56 Cloaked Verge Cap – Left Hand Decra Half Round Hip End Ridge
Suitable for use with
Decra Half Round Ridge.
For use at Cover: 400mm
gables/verges/barges. Order Code: EE_D1H
Cover: 370mm
Order Code: EH_B2
Vision Tile
Decra Elegance profile only. Single skin
Cloaked Verge Cap – Right Hand polycarbonate tile.
Cover: 1260mm x 370mm
Order Code: DZXB1
For use at
gables/verges/barges.
Finishing Kit
Cover: 370mm
Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
Order Code: EI_B2
(occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered.
Decra Half Round Ridge Order Code: EU_B1
Suitable for roof pitches.
10° to 45°
Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
Cover: 400mm
Recommend 1 pack per 420 tiles ordered.
Order Code: EE_D1R
Order Code: DNXB5
Three
elegant
colours in a
soft, satin
finish that
Mocca replicates
the texture
and
appearance
of clay.
Available
Terracotta
late 2006.
Tile accessories – ventilation
ventilation
Universal D Ridge/Hip Ventilator Cover: 6m; Provides 10,000mm2 airflow per 100m roll x 60mm wide, 4mm
Suitable for use with all Decra tile systems. linear metre. Pack includes over fascia ventilated insect screening. Designed for use
Cover: 18m (36 linear metres per pack, ventilators, continuous rafter roll and gutter on over-felt pitched re-roofing applications
providing vent filler strip to cover both sides spacer bracket (gutter spacer brackets are and warm roof situations. Where used in
of a 18m long ridge or hip). not suitable for use with Icopal Gutter warm roof situations this product must be
Provides 5,000mm2 airflow per linear metre System). used in conjunction with Decra warm roof
each side of ridge line. Order Code: DVEXW1 eaves guard and Decra warm roof eaves
only ventilators, continuous rafter roll and gutter Gas flue ridge
spacer bracket (gutter spacer brackets are
not suitable for use with Icopal Gutter Gas flue ridge terminal
Decra Classic D Ridge Vent Filler
System). For use with Classic, Plus Tile, Decra
Cover: 18m (36 linear metres per pack,
Order Code: DVEXW2 Stratos and Parctile systems. Suitable for
providing vent filler strip to cover both sides
use with Decra D Ridges only. Adaptor for
of a 18m long ridge or hip). Provides
FV100 10mm Over Fascia Vent Strip connection to flue not included.
5,000mm2 airflow per linear metre each side
Cover: 6m; Provides 10,000mm2 airflow per Order Code: DVG_W1
of ridge line.
linear metre. Continuous Rafter Roll and
Order Code: DVRXW1
Gutter spacer brackets not included.
ensures a fully compatible and insulation is provided at ceiling level and the
Order Code: FRCA3 Estimating guide n Suitable for new build and refurbishment
the roofing structure. Elegance and Parctile: horizontal lap of 150mm and allows for
Multiply the number of tiles ordered by an average percentage of on site
Decra 300 High Performance Underlay is 0.011. wastage.
suitable for use on all tiled roofs where For Decra Stratos Tile and Oberon:
insulation is provided at ceiling level and the Multiply the number of tiles ordered by
For Decra Classic, Plus Tile,
n Comfortable to handle.
Estimating guide
rooflights, pipes, etc.).
Pitched roof underlays are normally dressed Decra Eaves Guard 400 Decra Warm Roof Eaves Guard
into the eaves gutter, leaving a strip of 30m pack 30m pack
material exposed. Some underlays can Order Code: DXUM400 Order Code: DVES60
deteriorate and even disintegrate after
For use with Decra Classic, Elegance, For use with all Decra tile profiles in warm
relatively short exposure to water and
Plus Tile and Parctile. roof situations where the breather
sunlight. If no provision is made for eaves
membrane sits on top of insulation board.
protection, this can result in:
Decra Eaves Guard 370
n Internal leakage.
30m pack
n Rotting of the rafter feet. Order Code: DXUM370
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External weather sheet
Overall width
The Decra KS 1000 TS Tile Support System Dimensions and weights Fastening
provides high performance insulation with The system is available in 40, 50, 60, 80 and Panels should be fixed with SFS Stadler
low air leakage, rapid installation and zero 100mm thicknesses. austenitic stainless steel fasteners, size and
defect construction quality. This through- type depending upon purlin. Consult Decra
Lengths
fixed roof panel can be used for all building for guidance.
KS 1000 TS panels are supplied in standard
applications above 4° and ensures that
lengths 1.8m to 12m. Wherever possible Fixings should be located in accordance
construction quality matches the designers’
panel lengths should be ridge to eaves with the illustration above, at every purlin
specification over the life-cycle of the
without end laps. position.
building.
requirements.
If flush ended panels (no cut back) are
n Firesafe Loss Prevention Council (LPS
required, these can be manufactured with
1181) and Factory Mutual cores available.
one flush end and a 10mm cut back on the
n Lower installed cost.
opposite end, based on panels exceeding
n Guaranteed long term performance.
1.8m in length. Panels less than 1.8m long
requiring a cut back are subject to extra
charge.
Icopal rainwater system
negligible maintenance.
Rafter Brackets (160mm)
Gutter Fascia Bracket
Superior performance Nominal Size: 125mm
For support centres, see page 120.
n High flow capacity. Order Code: RGB_S1
Nominal Size: 125mm
n Very low maintenance. Colours: Black, White
Order Code: RGF_S1
n Vandal resistant.
Colours: Black, White
Rafter Bracket Bending Tool
Easy installation
Nominal Size: 125mm
n Simple and fast push-fit connection. Gutter Union Joint
Order Code: RGT_S1
n Safely accepts the weight of a ladder. Nominal Size: 125mm
without risk of fracture or deformation. Order Code: RGU_S1
Colours: Black, White Gutter Spacer
Exceptional durability
n UV resistant – will not become fragile or n For use with 10mm and 25mm top
n Low co-efficient of thermal expansion – no n 135° angles available to order. Nominal Size: 10mm
bending, warping and consequent leaking Nominal Size: 125mm Order Code: RGS10S
BS EN 612: 1996 Eaves Gutters and Nominal Size: 125mm Nominal Size: 125ml
n 2 units required to
Colours: Black, White
Downpipe Bracket
Acrylate primer
Nominal Size: 90mm
Passivation coating Zinc galvanisation – 275 g/m2
Order Code: RDB_S1
Colours: Black, White
Tools
Tools
Decra Classic, Decra Plus Tiles, Decra Polyester coating to front and back of tile
Oberon Tiles, Parctiles and Decra Stratos Unique four process powder coating system is
applied to the top surface of the tile, providing
are covered by British Board of Agrément an extraordinary depth and opacity of lustre
Certificate No. 95/3122 and are
Underside of tile incorporates a Decra acoustic
manufactured to ISO 9001. system (patent applied for)
Composition and
The tiles comply with the relevant Icopal rainwater system
requirements of: The Icopal rainwater system complies with
n The Building Regulations 1991 (C4) the following standards: manufacture
England and Wales
n Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) BS EN 612: 1996 Eaves Gutters and Decra Tiles (except Elegance)
1994 Rainwater Downpipes of Metal Sheet. Decra tiles comprise a steel core with state
n The Building Standards (Scotland) BS EN 12056-3: 2000: Gravity drainage of the art zinc aluminium galvanising,
Regulations 1990 systems inside buildings. Roof drainage, encapsulated with multi-layer epoxy,
n BS 5534 Part 1: 2003: Code of practice layout and calculation. polyester, acrylic and stone coatings. This
for slating and tiling (including shingles). BS EN 1462: 1997 Brackets for Eaves unique multi-layered coating system results
The Building Regulations, Republic of Gutters, Requirements and Testing. in a tile of exceptional durability.
Ireland 1991
n Institute of Industrial Research and
COMPOSITION OF A DECRA CLASSIC TILE
Standards (Eire)
Fire
Clear acrylic overglaze
Decra Classic, Decra Plus Tiles, Decra
Stone granules ceramically
Oberon Tiles, Parctiles and Decra Stratos glazed for colour
Tiles hold Yarsley Certificate Number Acrylic resin
C74688/1. AA Classification. [Note: Decra Epoxy primer
Tiles achieve the following ratings:
Chromate conversion
BS 476: Part 3: 1958 Class SAA in the
Zinc/Aluminium coating
Building Regulations 1985].
0.43mm Steel base
Ventilation
Zinc/Aluminium coating
Decra Ventilation systems comply with or
exceed Building Regulations 2004 (C2) and Chromate conversion
68 Decra Elegance Performance tests from leading steel Icopal Rainwater System
Elegance tiles comprise a steel core with manufacturers have shown a life expectancy Steel core and Plastisol coating provides
state of the art zinc aluminum galvanising, of zinc aluminium galvanising provides a life excellent longevity and low maintenance.
encapsulated within multi-layer epoxy, expectancy up to 18 times that of traditional
polyester coatings. In addition an industry zinc galvanising. Strength and
unparalleled four process powder coating
system is applied to the top surface of the
Tests relating to 25 and 30 year atmospheric stability
corrosion resistance provide a calculated
tile, which provides an extraordinary depth Decra Tiles
zinc aluminium galvanised coating life of up
and opacity of lustre. This unique multi- Wind uplift
to 200 years.
layered coating system results in a tile of The Decra roof system offers outstanding
exceptional durability. Decra roof tiles may therefore be confidently resistance to wind uplift. Fixed in
expected to have a product life which will at accordance with recommendations, Decra
Icopal Rainwater System
least match and probably exceed the normal tiles will meet wind loading requirements for
The Icopal 125mm rainwater system is
design life expectancy of a building - 60 all parts of the UK and Ireland.
manufactured from galvanised steel with a
years.Section 13 (Durability) of BBA
long-lasting, low maintenance Plastisol Resistance to damage
Certificate 95/3122 Decra Roof Systems Ltd
coating. Decra Plus tiles provide exceptional strength
states.
and resistance to damage. They are
Durability “The epoxy, polyester, mineral-filled acrylic extremely resistant to deformation by heavy
2
11,000,000m
11,000,000m
of Decra tiles have
been installed in the
UK & Ireland.
0.2765%
No other metal roof tile For every million metres square of Decra tiles installed in the
system has a track record UK & Ireland only 0.2765% ( 2,765m2) have been found to be
defective and replaced under Decra’s unique warranty.
even remotely like this.
Properties and performance
The graphic shows the volumetric efficiency of Decra tiles compared to traditional
materials. The environmental and logistical benefits are obvious.
Decra Traditional
Properties and performance
The torture test was devised to 71
illustrate the resistance of Decra tiles to
72 This section serves as a guide to the design of new and refurbished roofs using
Decra's range of tiles, rainwater goods and associated accessories. Each typical
roof construction type and detail is demonstrated with the use of a technical
illustration based upon a CAD drawing. Each drawing has a unique reference
number that is applicable to each tile type and its suitability for England, Wales,
Ireland and Scotland.
Decra has a wide range of CAD drawings available for download from their
website - please visit www.decra.co.uk to access drawings for all tile types and
recommended construction methods for England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Detail drawings featured in this section are typical examples and are for illustrative
purposes only.
Design and installation
Design and installation
Important Copyright Information. Please read before incorporating the enclosed All other uses of the publication are specifically excluded, and its contents may not be
information into your specification. copied or distributed to third parties, and may not be amended for use with other products
Ownership of copyright and all other intellectual property rights in this publication (including or by other manufacturers.
all drawings, specifications and supplementary documentation) remain at all times with Decra You may not reverse-engineer, de-compile or modify the publication in any way except to the
Roof Systems Ltd ("Decra"). Decra grants you a limited licence to use the contents of this extent required to be permitted by law.
publication on the terms of this Agreement. Any misuse of the publication or breach of this Agreement or any of Decra's intellectual
You may only use this publication to prepare specifications, presentations and detailed property rights can and will be pursued by Decra to the full extent of the law.
information for projects involving the construction of a building or buildings on which you are Please feel free to contact Decra Roof Systems if you require clarification of any of the terms.
engaged as consultant or contractor, and for which Decra Roofing Products have been or
will be specified. The publications contents have been compiled on the basis of UK and Irish
building practices, and should not be used elsewhere unless you take account of all relevant
differences.
Design and installation
Design considerations
structure.
n No need to strip old roof – building the
Nails secured through
new pitched roof structure and finish over bottom edge of tiles and top
edge of underlying tile.
existing flat roof means less disruption for
tenants and virtually eliminates the chances
of water ingress and consequent internal
damage.
n Decra tiles are light and easy to handle -
offering greater safety at height.
Decra unique top and bottom fixing method provides unparalleled resistance to wind uplift
Design and installation
Tile bonding Fully supported (roofing underlays laid
directly to boarding or sarking): Underlay
These underlays have been selected by
Decra because they offer the best value with
75
Decra Classic, Decra Plus, Decra Elegance consequently reducing risk for the roof
Decra underlays
and Parctiles: Laid straight bond or broken client. For Decra Underlays see Page 60.
High performance underlays and breather
bond on simple roof shapes and broken
membranes for use with the Decra Roofing
bond on complex roof shapes.
system are available from Decra, and can be
Decra Oberon and Decra Stratos: Laid ordered with Decra Roof Tiles.
Roofing underlay is required and should Not Fully Supported Fully Supported
comply with the recommendations of
10° to 12° 300mm 200mm 100 – 150mm
BS5534: 2003: Code of Practice for Slating
and Tiling, BS 8000-6: 1990 Workmanship 12.5° to 14° 225mm 150mm 100 – 150mm
on Building Sites, and BS 5250: 2002: Code
of Practice for Control of Condensation in 15° to 34° 150mm 100mm 100 – 150mm
over rafters or counterbattens): Underlay 2. Underlay laps to valleys should comply with recommendations of BS 5534.
Design considerations
*With rafter truss spacings at 900mm or more, polypropylene or nylon tape should be nailed to the rafters to support the underlay.
NOTES Tolerances on the basic size of timber batten exposure. Reference should always be
1. Batten sizing: The batten size usable is should be: width +3 mm or –3mm; depth made to BS5534, 2003, Code of Practice
also defined by the strength, dimensional –0 mm or +3 mm; based on measurement for Slating & Tiling for a project specific
tolerances and species of timber. Timber at a reference moisture content of 20% (see batten fastener.
should be of following species Type A: BS5534: 2003, annex C).
3. Span is defined as the distance between
Imported Whitewood, Imported Redwood,
Batten sizes other than those given in the centres of supports, or the clear distance
Canadian/USA Spruce-pine-fir, USA
table above should be designed in between the face of supports plus half the
Southern Pine or species Type B: British-
accordance with BS5534: 2003, annex bearing distance at each end support,
grown Corsican Pine, British-grown Scots
E & F. whichever is the lesser. The minimum end
Pine, British-grown Sitka Spruce. For
bearing length should be 17.5mm.
maximum nail withdrawal performance 2. Batten Fixings: Batten fixing nails should
preference should be given to Type A be annular ring shank or helical twist shank
species (which correspond to strength as defined in BS 1202: Part 1. The batten
classes C16/18/22). fixing sizes shown are indicative of the
requirements of a typical two storey
building in an area of low to medium
Design and installation
DECRA CLASSIC– Standard section through tiles Detail from DTSE004 77
370
370
Control of condensation
78 Good roof design extends beyond the Significant changes have occurred in recent rafter line) and cold (insulation at joist level)
choice of roof covering. It is just as years and the introduction of low pitched roofs, especially when vapour
important to protect the supporting resistance, vapour permeable underlays permeable/breathable (type LR) underlays
structure from the damaging effects of and breather membranes has offered are used. Building Regulations Approved
condensation. The most effective and specifiers and designers the opportunity to Document Part L 2006 and recent revisions
proven method for preventing condensation look at pitched roof construction in a new to BS5250: 2002 Control of condensation
is by providing appropriate ventilation, in way. in buildings and BS5534:2003 Code of
accordance with the Building Regulations Practice for Slating and Tiling have sought
However, this has lead to much heated
Approved Document C2 2004 and BS to resolve many of these issues.
debate regarding the relative merits and
5250: 2002.
benefits of ventilated and unventilated roof Decra roof systems include products to
systems, particularly the need for roof meet these ventilation requirements at high
space ventilation in both warm (insulation at and low level.
Cold Roofs with large voids above horizontal insulation, which incorporate the use of type HR impermeable underlays.
Scottish practice: Cold Roofs with large voids above horizontal insulation, which incorporate the use of type LR permeable underlays AND high vapour
resistant sarking boards (e.g plywood, orientated strand board etc)
Duo pitched more than 15° Joist 10,000mm2 5,000mm2 at each side of ridge*
Cold Roofs with large voids above horizontal insulation (which incorporate the use of type LR permeable underlays).
Scottish practice: Cold roofs with large voids above horizontal insulation, which incorporate the use of type LR permeable underlays and low vapour
resistant sarking boards (e.g open jointed sawn sotwood boards (typically 150mm wide) with 2mm gap between.)
All dwelling size roofs 10° and above Joist 3,000mm2 (well sealed ceiling) -
All dwelling size roofs 10° and above Joist 7,000mm2(not well sealed ceiling) -
All dwelling size roofs 10° and above Joist - 5,000mm2 at each side of ridge
(well sealed ceiling and not well sealed ceilings)
All larger dwelling 10° and above Joist 5,000mm2 (well sealed ceiling) 5,000mm2 at each side of ridge
size roofs
or
All larger dwelling 10° and above Joist 10,000mm2 (well sealed ceiling) 5,000mm2 at each side of ridge
size roofs
Design and installation
Selection of Type LR (Low resistance, permeable
underlay with a water vapour resistance of
Breather Membranes (membrane with a
water vapour resistance of less than or
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BS 5534: Code of Practice for Slating and Typical uses: cold roof structures with large Typical uses: warm roof and cold roof
Tiling and BS 5250: Code of Practice for voids above horizontal insulation that are structures.
Control of Condensation in Buildings ventilated using traditional, continuous eaves
Decra 700 High Performance Breather
recognises the following types of underlay and ridge ventilation systems OR breathable
Membranes comply with these specified
pitched roof systems (cold roofs that are
Type HR (High resistance, impermeable performance requirements.
ventilated above the underlay).
underlays with a water vapour resistance of
greater than 0.25 MN - s/g) Decra 700 High Performance Breather
Membranes comply with and exceed type
Typical uses: cold roof structures with large
LR specification performance requirements.
voids above horizontal insulation that are
ventilated using traditional,continuous eaves Where low resistance underlays are used:
and ridge ventilation systems.
n Without ventilation between the underlay
Decra 300 High Performance Underlay and and the insulation, it is necessary to
Decra TwoF Economy Underlays comply ventilate above the underlay (i.e between
with type HR specification performance the underlay and the roof tiles).
requirements.
n Without ventilation between the underlay
Where high resistance underlays are used: and the insulation it is a requirement of BS
5534 that it is necessary to carry out a
n It is normal to ventilate between the
condensation risk analysis.
underlay and the insulation
n With ventilation it is normal to ventilate
n It is not normal to ventilate above the
between the underlay and the insulation.
underlay (i.e between the underlay and the
roof tiles). Scotland: low resistance underlays, laid fully
supported on sarking boards, should for
design purposes be treated as a:
5mm
5mm
5mm
Fig 1. Duo-pitched roofs, more than Fig 2. All duo-pitched roofs 15° pitch or less. Fig 3. Lean to or mono-pitch
15° pitch. Insulation at ceiling level. Insulation at ceiling level. roof, more than 15° pitch.
Insulation at ceiling level.
Design and installation
4. Lean to or mono-pitch roof, 15° pitch difficult to construct a vapour control layer
or less with a high resistance underlay
Breathable, pitched that is totally impermeable to water vapour
81
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all rain or snow. especially at the wall/ceiling junction with dry
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge By utilising the benefits of vapour lining construction, and holes in the ceiling.
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile, pearmeability specifiers and designers are b) No access door or hatch should be
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation. able to reduce the traditional ventilation located in rooms where large amounts of
See Page 59. requirements of cold roof structures. In this moisture are produced, including kitchens or
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate way a significant step can be made to bathrooms.
centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm meeting the Government’s objective in Part c) Sealed loft hatch, sealed pipe and cable
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing L of the Building Regulations, which require penetrations and sealed recessed light
chart page 89). a substantial reduction in heat loss through fittings. All seals to provide an effective
the constructional envelope of a building. barrier against moisture entering the roof
5mm
The installation of a well constructed vapour space.
control layer is pivotal to the success of a d) Penetrations for services and rooflights, to
25mm cold roof solution that incorporates the use be permanently sealed.
of a vapour permeable underlay to achieve a e) The ceiling is sealed to the external walls
reduction of traditional ventilation to limit any leakage through cracks.
requirements. g) The head of any cavity in any wall or
Fig 4. Lean to or mono-pitch roof, Sealing the ceiling of any building will reduce partition should be sealed to prevent transfer
15° pitch or less.
Insulation at ceiling level. both moisture transfer and heat loss, thus of warm moist air into the loft.
minimising the risk of condensation in the BS5534:2003 (Code of Practice for Slating
roof. However, in recent revisions to BS and Tiling) also recommends that a
5250: 2002 (Code of Practice for Control of condensation risk analysis should be carried
Condensation in Buildings) it is out on non ventilated cold roof systems.
acknowledged that in practice it is extremely
Design and installation
i) Decravent 25mm Eaves Packs, each pack 50mm (or 38mm where Decra 700 breather
providing ventilation for 6 metres of eaves, membrane is used). Ridge ventilation with a
5mm
25mm 25mm
84 Insulation at ceiling joist level, Roof Pitch more Insulation at ceiling joist level Roof pitch Insulation at ceiling joist level. Roof pitch 15° or less,
than 15°. 15° or less, Rafter Centres up to 600mm rafter centres greater than 600mm & not exceeding
Your roof is 1200mm
constructed as OR
follows. OR
Insulation following line of rafter with
insulation inset into rafters with a 50mm Insulation following line of rafter with insulation inset
airgap between top of insulation and top into rafters with a 50mm airgap between top of
of rafter. Roof pitch 15° or less, rafter insulation and top of rafter. Roof pitch 15° or less,
centres up to 600mm rafter centres greater than 600mm & not exceeding
1200mm
Eaves Ventilation System Decra 10mm Eaves Ventilation System. Decra 25mm Eaves Ventilation System. Decra 25mm Eaves Ventilation System.
Setting out point for fascia 15mm below line of top edge of tile battens. 25mm below line of top edge of tile battens. 30mm below line of top edge of tile battens.
board
Install Install Continuous Rafter Roll (in eaves vent pack). Install Continuous Rafter Roll Install Continuous Rafter Roll (in eaves vent pack).
(in eaves vent pack).
Install Install Decra Underlay on top of rafters. Install Decra Underlay/Breather Membrane on Install Decra Underlay/Breather Membrane on top of rafters.
top of rafters.
Install Eave Batten to rear of For Rafter Centres 450mm & 600mm: Eave batten Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile: Install treated timber firring piece on top of rafters, each
fascia board the same size as tile batten installed behind fascia Install Eave batten the same size as tile batten firring piece should have a finished size of 580mm x 16mm x
board (leave 20mm gap between batten and fascia). installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap rafter width. 16mm end of firring should butt up against the
between batten and fascia). back face of fascia board.
For Rafter Centres 900mm & 1200mm,
15° - 17.5° pitches: 50mm x 38mm Eave batten Decra Stratos: Install 50mm x 30mm Eave Install 50mm x 25mm eave batten behind fascia board (leave
installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap batten behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap 20mm gap between batten and fascia).
between batten and fascia). between batten and fascia).
NOTE Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile: First tile
For Rafter Centres 900mm & 1200mm, batten 50mm x 42mm, remaining tile battens should be
17.5° + pitches: Eave batten the same size as tile 50mm x 50mm.
batten installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap
between batten and fascia). NOTE Decra Stratos: First tile batten 65mm x 38mm,
remaining tile battens should be 50mm x 50mm.
Oberon: Where 50mm x 25mm tile battens are used
install arris rail 200mm x 25mm (finished size), Or
where 50mm x 50mm tile battens are used install
arris rail 200mm x 45mm (finished size). Arris rail
installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap
between arris rail and fascia).
Install Eave Guard Classic, Parctile, Plus Tile & Elegance: Install Eave Guard 400.
See page 86 for installation instructions.
Decra 25mm Eaves Decra 25mm Eaves Ventilation Decra 10mm Eaves Ventilation System. Provide Decra Eave Mesh with Provide mesh with
Ventilation System System. free airflow of 25,000mm2 per free airflow of
linear metre. 25,000mm2 per
linear metre.
Level with top edge of rafter or
25mm below line of top edge 25mm below line of top edge of tile 15mm below line of top edge of tile battens.
top edge of insulation board.
of tile battens. battens.
(If installation boards are installed)
Install Continuous Rafter Roll Install Continuous Rafter Roll (in Install continuous rafter roll and locate in a position to separate the roofing N/A N/A
(in eaves vent pack). eaves vent pack). underlay from the insulation below. In some re-roofing projects the
Continuous Rafter Roll cannot be laid without partial removal of the sarking
for access. If partial removal of the sarking is not possible or desirable
some other method of ensuring clear ventilation between insulation and
sarking should be employed.
Install Decra 700 High Install Decra 700 High Performance Install appropriate Decra Underlay/Breather Membrane on top of rafters and Install Decra 700 High N/A
Performance Breather Breather membrane on top of under counterbattens. Performance Breather
membrane on top of rafters. rafters. membrane on top of rafters and
under counterbattens.
All tile profile except All tile profile except Oberon: Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile: Install 50mm x 50mm eave Install Eave batten
Oberon: Install Eave batten For Rafter Centres 900mm & batten on top of sarking, leave 20mm gap between batten and fascia and the same size as
the same size as tile batten 1200mm, 15° - 17.5° pitches: the sarking boards should be cut back to allow airflow into the loft space. tile batten installed
installed behind fascia board 50mm x 38mm Eave batten behind fascia.
(leave 20mm gap between installed behind fascia board (leave Decra Stratos: Install 50mm x 63mm deep eave batten on top of sarking board.
batten and fascia). 20mm gap between batten and leave 20mm gap between batten and fascia and the sarking boards should
fascia). be cut back to allow airflow into the loft space.
Oberon: only: install arris All tile profile except Oberon: Oberon only: install arris rail 200mm x 50mm (finished size) on top of
rail 200mm x 25mm (finished For Rafter Centres 900mm & sarking, leave 20mm gap between arris rail and fascia and the sarking
size), installed behind fascia 1200mm, 17.5° + pitches: eave boards should be cut back to allow airflow into the loft space.
board (leave 20mm gap batten the same size as tile batten
between arris rail and fascia). installed behind fascia board (leave
20mm gap between batten and
fascia).
Decra Classic – greater than 15º roof pitch Detail from DTSE017 See Table 2 below for maximum allowable
Gutter
Gutter Spacing Bracket
Top, outer edge, of fascia board to be
fixed 30mm below batten height
Arris Rail set 20mm from back edge
of fascia board to give clear ventilation
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing
many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
4. Rafter Roll Fig 1 Fig 2 87
Roll out continuous rafter roll over rafters
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
88 DecraVent tile vents are manufactured constructions. Soil and Mechanical Extract
from UV stable PVC and are colour- DecraVent tile vents for Classic, Elegance, The DecraVent tile vent can also be used as
matched using the same stone granule Oberon Tile, Plus Tile and Parctile have an a weather-protected exit point for soil pipes
2
finish as the Decra roofing system. airflow of 10,000mm . or extractor fan ducts. Connection to
The DecraVent Opening Protector is 100mm diameter stacks or ductwork is by
Pack contents
extremely efficient and effectively deflects means of a separately available adaptor and
n One tile vent
any ingress of external water away from the flexible hose.
n One opening protector
hole made in the underlay. Decra tile vents
Order flexible extension hoses and adaptors The vents offer an airflow resistance of 32.7
can be used in roof spaces interrupted by
separately pascals at 100m3/hr flow rate. To comply
compartment walls or where effective cross
with Part H of the Building Regulations and
ventilation is difficult to achieve, such as
the Building Standards (Scotland)
parapet, mansard and mono-pitch
Decra Pantiles Weather collar to pipe Regulations 1990, DecraVent Tile Vents
Decra Classic – Tile Ventilator Detail to cover lead
Detail fromflashing
DTSE040
used for soil stacks should be sited at least
le
Tiling Battens, size determined riab 900mm above any opening into the building
by rafter spacing, refer to Tiling battens is va
ion
technical information brochure. ens
Dim Decra Classic within three metres. All connecting pipework
50
mm
Decra Inline Vents spaced 370 SETTING OUT
at intervals to provide ventilation of
5000sqmm per lin/metre run Lead flashing around pipe
dressed down over tile and For high level ventilation:
up over upstand to tile joint
Install vents at recommended centers on
Insulate Soil-Vent pipe
the second course down from the ridge or
depending on situation and
Roofing Felt
regulations requirements
top edge. See chart opposite.
FIXING
Applies to: Decra Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile and Parctile
1. Locate the position of the Tile Vent
Decra Classic – Decra InLine Tile Ventilator to Soil Vent Pipe Detail from DTSE062 extension pipe on the underlay.
Soil Vent Pipe Through Roof
Applies to: Decra Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile and Parctile 4. Fit Tile Vent following normal Decra tiling
procedure.
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing
many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
Tile ventilator – Installation
5. Insert the extension spigot into the roof overlapping tiles immediately adjacent to the If connecting to soil or mechanical extract: 89
space, ensuring the three underlay flaps are Vent after installation of the course below 7. Fit the DecraVent Pipe Adaptor. Then
To achieve ventilation of Decra Classic and Elegance Decra Stratos/ Oberon tile Parctile
5,000mm2 per linear metre 1 vent per 1 full tile + 1 vent per full tile along 1 vent per full tile + 3 pan section
(high level ventilation) 2 pan section of tile the length of the roof of tile along the length of the roof
along the length of the roof
2 pan2 pan2 pan 3 pan3 pan3 pan
section
section
section section
section section
Full tile
Full(7pans)
tile
Full(7pans)
tile (7pans)Vent Vent Vent Tile Tile Tile Vent Vent Vent Full(8pans)
Full tile tile
Full(8pans)
tile (8pans)Vent Vent Vent
the length of the roof of the roofTile Tile Tile Vent Vent Vent length of the roof
25,000mm2 per linear metre Use 25mm Decravent Use 25mm Decravent Use 25mm Decravent
(low level ventilation below Eaves Ventilation System Eaves Ventilation System Eaves Ventilation System
15° or with insulation at in lieu of tile vents* in lieu of tile vents* in lieu of tile vents*
rafter level)
* wherever possible, if not possible install the equivalent of two and a half tile vents per every linear metre at as evenly spaced centres as are possible
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
Verges/Gables – Design
Decra Top Course Decra Cloaked Verge Cap fixed with two
Barge Board (optional) to encase Decra
timberNails, through the downturned
barge board. Ridge/Barge
edge of the cloaked verge and halfway Cap
down the top face through the top edge
of the 25mm tile upstand. Applies to: Decra Oberon tile
110
Tile turned up 38mm
Tile Batten against 50 x 38mm batten
Roofing Felt
110
to be cut to
Barge Board
random lengths
Rafter
Decra Classic, Decra Elegance Decra Classic, Parctile Decra Oberon Tile 91
Using Cloaked Verge Cap Using Scribed Barge Cover Using Ridge/Barge Cap (320mm length)
NOTE: Decra Stratos Barge Covers are handed and tapered to Decra Plus tile nails on each side. (Pre-punch
allow for laps. Overall length of Barge Cover 1280mm, lap
‘D’ type Box Barge Cap at nail positions using
each Barge Cover 80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of
cover Decra Tile Punch).
NOTE: Decra D Box Barge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap 80mm
to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.”
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always refer to Decra
detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
Abutments – Design
92 Side Abutments Top Edge and Chimney Abutments Chimney Back Gutters
Using lead flashing Top Edge (Classic, Decra Stratos, The back gutter arrangement shown
The Decra tile is turned up to form an Parctile, Elegance, Oberon Tile) opposite is suitable for all Decra tile profiles
upstand against the wall and Unventilated top edge abutments are except Decra Oberon Tile.
weatherproofed with a lead cover flashing generally formed with a 75mm tile upstand,
For Decra Oberon Tile, install layboards
(See detail below). covered with a lead flashing. Ventilated top
between rafters and tilting fillet against arris
edge details are generally formed by
Using scribed Side Flashing rail to form an upstand for the lead gutter
incorporating a Decra Top Course flashing
A Scribed Side Flashing is available for use (See detail opposite).
and appropriate ridge ventilator in to the
with Decra Classic, Parctile and Elegance
design (See detail opposite).
systems. The Flashing may also be used
with Decra Plus Tile, but it is available in Decra Plus Tile
standard gauge only so does not offer the A different arrangement is required for Decra
same standard of vandal resistance as Plus tile, using a 0.43mm gauge top course
Decra Plus. flashing (See detail opposite).
Decra Classic – Abutment detail using lead flashing Detail from DTSE0071
Decra Classic turned up 75mm minimum at edge to lap with Side Flashing.
Decra Classic
Tile Batten
Roofing Felt
50mm minimum
clear ventilated space
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
Abutments – Design
Rafter
Lead Flashing
Chimney
Lead Flashing
Roofing Felt
25mm thick
Design and installation
Abutments – Installation
94
Side abutments Top edge 3. Install top course of 0.9mm gauge tiles
flashing upstand and over front apron area Applies to Oberon Back Gutter Detail
95
to form weathertight junction. As for ventilated top edge using Universal All tile systems EXCEPT Decra Oberon
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
96 Decra Classic – Ridge using D Ridge DTSE020 Decra Oberon – Ridge using Ridge/Barge Cap DPTE020
Roofing Felt
'D' Type Ridge Cap (1200mm cover length) suitable for roof pitches from 10˚ to 35˚
fixed four times both sides with Decra Plus Nails/Screws
le
iab
var 110
High ridge of tile i on
profile shown dotted ens
Dim
DESE024
apply to: Parctile.
Half Round Ridge, 403mm cover, suitable for roof pitches
from 10˚ to 45˚. Fixed with one Decra Nail to each side of the
Decra Stratos – Ridge using D Ridge DSTE021 ridge cap near the end lap.
le
iab
Var 50x25mm batten
on cover length)
Stratos D type Ridge Cap (1200mm
e nsi
Dim 12˚ to 35˚.
suitable for roof pitches from Decra Pantile turned up 25 to 38mm against face of batten
Fixed four times with Decra Nails Decra Elegance
ble
aria
sion
v 110 Tiling battens, size determined
en by rafter spacing
Dim m 50 x 38mm battens
m
Tile turned up 38mm 370
against tile batten
Decra Underlay/Decra Breather
40
ble Telephone:
40
Roofing Felt
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Telephone:
Design and installation
Ridges - unventilated – Installation
NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps. face of the batten using 4 Decra nails on
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover. each side.
NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary 6. For ridge end termination fit ‘D’ Ridge
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the D
Ridge Cap. End Closure Unit.
Applies to: Decra Stratos NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
n As above, but battens to be 50 x 38mm, 80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
98 Decra Classic – Ridge using D Ridge and Decra Classic – Ridge using D Ridge and
Universal Ridge Ventilator DTSE021 D Ridge Vent Filler DTSE022
50 x 25mm
'D' Type Ridge Cap Decra D Ridge
batten
Decra Universal (1200mm cover length) Vent Filler Unit
'D' Type Ridge Cap
Ridge/Hip Ventilator suitable for roof pitches le
b (1200mm cover length)
from 10˚ to 35˚ fixed aria
110 io nV suitable for roof pitches
ia ble four times both sides ens from 10˚ to 35˚ fixed
Var with Decra Nails Dim
ion four times both sides
ens
Dim 50 x 25mm batten, with Decra Nails.
Classic turned up 50 x 25mm batten,
40
25mm to 38mm
40
Classic Tile turned up
against face of Batten 25mm behind filler
Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also
apply to: Parctile. apply to: Parctile.
Decra Plus Tile– Ridge using D Ridge and Decra Oberon – Ridge using Ridge/Barge Cap and
Universal Ridge Ventilator DPSE021 Universal Ridge Ventilator DPTE021
'D' Type Ridge Cap (1200mm cover length) Decra Universal Hip
Decra Universal suitable for roof pitches from 10˚ to 35˚ fixed 25 x 50mm battens
and Ridge Ventilator ble
Ridge/Hip Ventilator four times both sides with Decra Plus Nails/Screws aria Oberon Tile Ridge/Barge Cap
io nv
le 110 ens 370mm cover suitable
ar iab Dim
io nv for roof pitches from 15˚ to 45˚.
ens Fixed with one Decra Nail each
Dim side of the barge cap near the
Decra 'D' Ridge sealing strip end lap
40
Telephone:
(01293) 545058/9 DECRA PANTILE Ridge Detail
Decra Universal Hip
Fax: and Ridge Ventilator
uitable for roof CONTENT
ides with Decra Plus (01293) 562709 DECRA PANTILE
email: 110
VENTILATED 'D' RIDGETop
DETAIL
course of tiles cut to appropriate length 5mm short of
Unit 3 technical@decra.co.uk ridge centre line using special Decra cutting blade
USING UNIVERSAL D RIDGE VENTILATOR 25x50mm battens Tile turned up 25mm against
ay Centre Web-Site: edge of batten
Plain Tile Ridge/Barge Cap 370mm cover suitable for roof pitches
raday Road http://www.decra.co.uk DRAWING SCALE from 15˚ to 45˚. Fixed with one Decra DATE
Nail each
side of1:10 the barge cap near the end lap 5/10/98
Crawley The copyrightleof this drawing and detail information belongs to Decra 'D' Ridge sealing strip attached to
Hip Ventilator iab
West Sussex Decra Roof
Var drawings
The Systems
above (UK) Ltd.
illustrate typical constructionDRAWING NO are
details, and selected from Decra’stheextensive
underside oflibrary
50x25mmof batten REVISION
details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
ion
Reproduction or amendment outwith the terms of the licensing
RH10 9PX m ens shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk DTSE021
D i agreement by other parties is expressly forbidden.
40
Decra Elegance – Ridge using D Ridge and Decra Stratos – Ridge using D Ridge and 99
D Ridge Vent Filler DESE026 Universal Ridge Ventilator DSTE022
40
50 x 25mm batten, 50 x 38mm battens
Elegance Tile turned up face of batten
40
Felt & battens cut short Felt & battens cut short
to ensure clear ventilation path to ensure clear ventilation path
50x38mm battens
Telephone:
Telephone:
Fax:
Design and installation
Vent NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
ridge.
2. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side be
80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.
Applies to: Decra Classic, Parctile, side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge Applies to: Decra Elegance nails.
to allow a 5 mm continuous air gap on either n As for ‘D’ Type ridge, BUT Half round 3. Cut top course of tiles (with Decra special
side of the ridge tree. Ridge used in lieu of D Ridge. cutting tool) to a dimension which is 5mm
2. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by less than the distance between the ridge
Decra Oberon Tiles
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised tree and the bottom edge of the first course
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
nails. of tile battens below the ridge.
to allow a 5mm continuous air gap on either
3. Fix an additional 50 x 25mm batten on 4. Secure top course of tiles using 4 Decra
side of the ridge tree.
top of the rearmost of the two tiling battens, Plus Nails driven through the downturn nose
2. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
in a position to suit the fitting of the ‘D’ of the top course into the battens.
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
Ridge Cap. 5. Nail additional 50 x 25mm batten, with
nails.
4. Turn back edge of the tile up to form 25 – Decra ‘D’ Ridge sealing strip attached to
3. Fix an additional 50 x 25mm batten on
38mm upstand against the top tiling batten underside, onto the tile on each side of the
top of the rearmost of the two tiling battens,
5. Position 'D' Ridge Cap over the top ridge in a position to suit the fitting of the
in a position to suit the fitting of the
batten and upstand edge of tile (See Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ Ridge Cap.
Ridge/Barge Cap.
illustration). 6. Fit Ridge Cap over the top batten and tile
4. Turn back edge of the tile up to form
6. Pulling the bottom edge of ridge cap upstand.
25 – 38mm upstand against the top tiling
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip 7. Pulling the bottom edge of Ridge Cap
batten.
Universal Vent Strips into position on each away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
5. Position Ridge/Barge Cap over the top
side of the 'D' Ridge (See illustration). Universal Vent strips into position on each
batten and upstand edge of tile (See
7. Install Universal Vent Strips continuously side of the 'D' Ridge.
illustration).
throughout the whole length of the ridge on 8. Install Universal Vent strips continuously
6. Pulling the bottom edge of ridge cap
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps throughout the whole length of the hip on
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
between each Strip. both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
Universal Vent Strips into position on each
8. Nail 'D' Ridge Cap through the downturn between each strip.
side of the Ridge/Barge Cap (See
of the cap into the tile upstand and face of 9. Nail 'D' Ridge Cap and Universal Vents
illustration).
the top batten. Use 4 Decra nails on each through the downturn of the cap into the
7. Install Universal Vent Strips continuously
side. Ridge upstand and face of the top batten.
throughout the whole length of the ridge on
9. For ridge end termination use ‘D’ Ridge Use 4 Decra nails on each side.
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
End Closure Unit. 10. For ridge end termination use ‘D’ Ridge
between each strip.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps. End Closure Unit.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap 8. Fit Ridge/Barge Cap over the top batten
80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover. NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
and tile upstand and nail through each side to adjust the return angle of the down turned leg of the
D Ridge cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the
of the Ridge/Barge Cap near the end lap. batten.
D Ridge cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing
batten. NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
9. For ridge end termination fit Oberon Tile
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
End Cap. 80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.
‘D’ Ridge Vent Filler Ridge Ventilation using Universal D Ridge/Hip Ventilator 101
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific
constructions, always refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
D ime
Tiling battens
50
Decra Plus Tiles
2 x 25 x 50mm
Fascia Tiling battens battens
Fascia
Fascia
with ventilation
Decra Classic – using D Ridge Decra Oberon – using Ridge/Barge Cap Decra Plus Tile – using D Ridge
DTSE041 DPTE039 DPSE041
Plain Tile Ridge/Barge Cap used as a Decra D Ridge sealing strip attached to the
'D' Type Ridge Cap (1200mm cover length), Mono-Pitch ridge capping piece, fixed with underside of 50 x 25mm batten
folded to shape shown and fixed four times both one Decra nail each side close to the end lap 'D' Type Ridge Cap
sides with Decra Nails. 0.43mm Gauge
Minimum 5mm clear Decra Universal D (1200mm cover length),
Decra Universal 50 x 25mm batten fixed to top of fascia, and Ridge/Hip ventilator
air gap between tiling, folded to shape shown
D Ridge/Hip ventilator 38 x 19mm batten fixed to outer face of fascia
battens and fascia to and fixed four times
ensure clear ventilation both sides with
to roofspace l e Decra Plus Nails/Screws
l e ble iab
iab aria var
var v s i on
n is 2No Decra Universal vents ion en
sio
en ens Dim
Dim Decra Classic
laid back to back, tile Dim High profile of
turned up 25mm against tile shown dotted
turned up 25 to 38mm face of batten
against top batten Roofing felt 2 x 25 x 50mm
cut back Notes:
10mm Tiling battens
battens
Tiling battens for ventilation 50 x 25mm ridge batten
This detail suitable up to maximum 35˚ only Roofing felt
Fascia cut back 10mm
for ventilation
Fascia
The scales indicated on this drawing refer to the scalesFascia
the details will be at when
printed out on an A4 sheet using portrait orientation. In Autocad/Intellicad the main detail
is at a scale of 1:1 with any others proportionately larger or smaller.
Telephone:
Crawley 1:10
The copyright of this drawing and detail information belongs to
Design and installation
Monopitch ridges – Installation
‘D’ Type without 4. Fold Ridge Cap to shape and fit over
batten (above) and fascia.
‘D’ Type with 103
NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps. Applies to: Decra Oberon NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover. 1. Turn underlay 25-50mm up face of 80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.
NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the down turned leg of the D ridge/fascia. NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
Ridge cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing batten. to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the D
2. Create fixing position for Ridge/Barge Ridge cap and use an alternative size of monopitch ridge
fixing batten.
Applies to: Decra Stratos Cap:
As for ‘D’ Type without Ventilation, BUT n Fix batten to top of ridge fascia sized to Applies to: Decra Plus Tiles
n Minimum batten size 50mm x 38mm. span from back edge of fascia to top edge As for unventilated mono ridge, BUT
of top tiling batten. n Cut roofing felt min. 5mm short to allow
Applies to: Decra Elegance
n Fix 50 x 25mm batten to back of batten clear ventilation through to ridge.
n Allow min. 5mm clear air gap between
As for ‘D’ Type without Ventilation, BUT
above.
n Half Round Ridge used in lieu of D
n Fold Ridge/Barge Cap to form tiling, battens and fascia to ensure clear
Ridge.
monopitch ridge profile capping. ventilation to roofspace.
n Install Universal Vent strips behind the
‘D’ Type without 3. Secure with one Decra Nail to each side,
close to the end lap. front edge of the Ridge Cap.
ventilation NOTE: Decra Oberon Ridge/Barge Caps are tapered to NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
allow for laps.
80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.
Applies to: Decra Plus NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the
1. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by Ridge/Barge Cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing
batten.
side at top of ridge, using galvanised nails.
2. Secure top course of tiles using 4 Decra
Plus nails driven through the downturned
nose of the top course into the battens.
3. Nail additional 50 x 25mm batten, with
Decra ‘D’ Ridge Sealing Strip attached to
underside, onto the top course of tiles in a
position to suit the fitting of the Decra
0.43mm ‘D’ Ridge Cap.
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Decra D type Ridge Cap 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
(1200mm cover length) battens along length of hip
suitable for roof pitches from
10˚ to 35˚. Fixed four times Decra tiles turned up 38mm in
110
with precoated Decra Nails front of batten and nailed 4 times
each side (using Decra Nails)
through the hip capping and into
the face of the batten
40
Design and installation
Decra Classic – Hip detail using D Ridge DTSE031 Decra Plus – Hip detail using D Ridge DPSE031
Decra D type Ridge Cap 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile End course cut to appropriate length 5mm short
Decra D type Ridge Cap
(1200mm cover length) battens along length of hip of hip line using special Decra cutting blade
(1200mm cover length)
suitable for roof pitches from
suitable for roof pitches from
10˚ to 35˚. Fixed four times Decra tiles turned up 38mm in
110 10˚ to 35˚. Fixed four times 110 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
with precoated Decra Nails front of batten and nailed 4 times
with Decra Plus Nails/Screws battens along length of hip
each side (using Decra Nails)
through the hip capping and into
the face of the batten Decra 'D' Ridge sealing strip
attached to underside of
40
40
50 x 25mm batten
Rafter Rafter
Hip Rafter Hip Rafter
Tile Battens Tile Battens
Roofing Felt
Roofing Felt
BLOCKWORK INSULATION BRICKWORK TIMBER BATTEN PLYWOOD DECRA TILE
Decra Oberon – Hip detail using Ridge/Barge Cap DPTE032 Decra Elegance – Hip detail using Half Round Ridge DESE033
Oberon Tile Ridge/Barge Cap 370mm cover suitable 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
for roof pitches from 15˚ to 45˚. Fixed with one Decra battens along length of hip
Nail each side of the barge cap near the end lap Half Round Ridge, 403mm cover,
suitable for roof pitches from 10˚ Decra tiles turned up 25mm in
to 45˚. Fixed with one Decra Nail front of batten and nailed 4 times
to each side of the ridge cap near each side (using Decra Nails)
Continuous 50 x 25mm Oberon tile turned minimum
25mm against 25mm Batten the end lap. through the hip capping and into
batten fixed to Tiling battens the face of the batten
Hip Detail Using Decra 'D' Ridge
Rafter
Rafter
Hip rafter
Decra Oberon Tiles Hip Rafter
Roofing Felt Tiling battens, minimum thickness 25mm, Tile Battens
size determined by rafter spacing Roofing Felt
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many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
Hips - unventilated – Installation
NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps. batten and upstand edge of tile.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.” 5. Fix four times both sides with Decra
nails/screws.
Applies to: Decra Elegance 6. For hip end termination use ‘D’ Ridge Hip
n Half Round Ridge used in lieu of NOTE: Decra D Ridge Caps are tapered to allow for laps.
Overall length of ridge cap 1280mm, lap each ridge cap
D Ridge. 80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of cover.
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Decra D type Ridge Cap (1200mm
cover length) suitable for roof
50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
pitches from 12˚ to 35˚. Fixed
battens along length of hip
four times with Decra Nails.
110 Decra tiles turned up 38mm in front of
Universal Decra batten and nailed 4 times each side (using
Ridge and Hip Vent Decra Nails) through the hip capping and
into the face of the batten
40
Design and installation
Rafter
Roofing Felt
Rafter
Tile Battens
Hip Rafter
Roofing Felt
Decra Plus Tile – Ventilated Hip using D Ridge DPSE032 Decra Oberon – Ventilated Hip using Ridge/Barge Cap DPTE033
End course cut to appropriate length 5mm short Oberon Tile Ridge/Barge Cap 370mm cover suitable for roof
of hip line using special Decra cutting blade pitches from 15˚ to 45˚. Fixed with one Decra Nail
Decra D type Ridge Cap (1200mm
each side of the barge cap near the end lap
cover length) suitable for roof
pitches 110 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile Continuous 50 x 25mm batten
battens along length of hip fixed to Tiling battens Oberon tile turned minimum 25mm
Decra Universal against 25mm Batten
Universal Decra Decra 'D' Ridge sealing strip
Ridge and Hip Vent attached to underside of Hip Ridge Ventilator Felt cut short minimum
40
Rafter
Rafter
Hip rafter
Hip Rafter Decra OberonTIMBER
Tiles
Felt cut short to Tile Battens BLOCKWORK INSULATION BRICKWORK BATTEN PLYWOOD DECRA T
give clear ventilation Roofing Felt Roofing Felt Tiling battens, minimum thickness 25mm,
size determined by rafter spacing
Decra Stratos – Ventilated Hip using D Ridge DSTE031 Decra Elegance – Ventilated Hip using Half round Ridge DESE034
Half Round Ridge, 403mm cover, 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
Stratos tile turned minimum suitable for roof pitches from 10˚ to
Stratos D type Ridge Cap (1200mm cover battens along length of hip
38mm against 38mm batten 45˚. Fixed with one Decra Nail to
length) suitable for roof pitches from 12˚ to 35˚.
Fixed four times with Decra Nails. Decra Universal Ridge and Hip Vent each side of the ridge cap near the Decra tiles turned up 25mm in front of
end lap. Hip Detail
battenusing
and Ridge/Barge
nailed times Cap
each side (using
Tiling battens, minimum
thickness 38mm, size Decra 4 Nails) through the hip capping
Continuous 50 x 38mm batten and into the face of the batten
fixed to Tiling battens determined by rafter spacing Scale 1:10
Decra Ridge and Hip Vent
Rafter Rafter
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many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Hip Detail using 'D' Type Ridge Scale 1:10
Design and installation
Hips – ventilated – Installation
(Universal D Ridge/Hip ventilator)
‘D’ Type with Decra Universal ‘D’ Type with Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ridge/Barge Cap with Decra Universal 107
Ridge/Hip Vent Vent Ridge/Hip Vent
Applies to: Decra Elegance upstand and face of the top batten. Use 4
n Half Round Ridge used in lieu of D 9. For hip end termination use ‘D’ Ridge Hip
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
Valleys – Design
Lead Valley Detail Using Layboards Decra Classic tiles cut to rake
Lead valley tray (by others) and bent down at valley
taken over batten and
welted as shown Tile batten
Timber packing pieces,
thickness to suit.
125 approx
Roofing felt
250
Rafter
Valley rafter
Lead Valley Detail Using Layboards Over Rafters Decra Classic tiles cut to rake
Lead valley tray (by others) and bent down at valley
taken over batten and
welted as shown Tile batten
Timber packing pieces,
thickness to suit.
125 approx
Roofing felt
Continuous batten to each
side of valley gutter
200 Rafter
Valley rafter
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many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
Valleys – Installation
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
0
25
of tiling battens.
50
-1
60
Velux Rooflight 50 x 25mm battens:
220 x 6mm thick exterior grade
Minimum and maximum dimensions from ply layboard over rafter bridling,
front face of velux rooflight and bottom fitted with 20mm gap between ply
face of tiling batten. Where dimensions and top edge of velux rooflight
exceeds 50mm, ply layboards or battens 50 x 38mm battens:
must be used below the bottom apron Ply thickness increases to 18mm,
flashing for support. 50 x 50mm battens:
Ply thickness increases to 30mm
-
Velux EDW Bottom Apron Flashing or use rows of 30mm thick
battens for support beneath top
edge gutter.
mm
50
-1
50
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Design and installation
Velux window – Design
0
25
50
-1
60
Velux Rooflight
50 x 38mm battens:
220 x 19mm thick exterior grade
ply layboard over rafter bridling,
Minimum and maximum dimensions from
fitted with 20mm gap between
front face of velux rooflight and bottom
ply and top edge of velux
face of tiling batten. Where dimensions
rooflight
exceeds 50mm, ply layboards or battens
50 x 50mm battens:
must be used below the bottom apron
Ply thickness increases to
flashing for support.
30mm- or use rows of 30mm
thick battens for support beneath
Velux EDW Bottom Apron Flashing
mm
50
-1
50
Roofing Felt
Scale 1:10
Telephone:
Design and installation
112 Applies to: All Decra Tiles 3. Applies where the tile batten size exceeds 5. Install Velux EDW front apron flashing as
The following details should be read in 50 x 25mm: per Velux installation manual (See figure H),
conjunction with Velux design and taking care to dress malleable flashing neatly
i) Install roof tile underlay, tile battens and
installation instructions. Decra Classic tiles into profile of Decra Tile (See figure L). To
timber bearer batten support for Velux
are illustrated, but the same principles apply improve fit of front apron flashing, flatten
rooflight (See figure G). Make correct choice
for other Decra tile systems. raised crowns of tile profile where the raised
of batten size from Table below.
crowns overlap tile batten prior to installing
1. Prepare roof structure for installation of
ii) If the position of the bearer batten support front apron.
roof light. Where necessary, add timber
for Velux rooflight obstructs the tile batten,
noggins of suitable section (See figure A). 6. If the position of the Velux rooflight
use tile batten as a rooflight bearer batten.
necessitates the use of a short course of
2. Applies where the tile batten size is 50 x Recess Velux rooflight fixing bracket into tile
tiles under the Velux front apron, cut Decra
25mm: batten by cutting a 20mm deep notch into
tiles around front edge of rooflight to
tile batten where rooflight fixing bracket
i) Install 6mm exterior quality plywood appropriate length using tin snips. Prior to
intersects tile batten.
layboards (see figure B) installation of cut tile, install suitable size
iii) At sides of rooflight cut tile battens leaving timber packing piece to act as a support to
n layboard 1 (100mm width).
a 20mm gap between edge of tile batten head of cut tile. This packing piece should
n layboard 2 (220mm depth). and rooflight. Cut notch in tile battens be of a depth sufficient to ensure line of tile
100mm wide x 20mm deep. does not stand proud of or dip below
Secure layboards to underlying existing sight line of adjoining Decra tiles.
rafters/noggins , leaving a 20mm gap 4. To improve weathertightness of rooflight
an optional Velux BFX collar, as 7. Install Velux EDW side and back gutter
between edge of layboards and roof light.
recommended by Velux, can be installed flashing as per Velux installation manual
ii) Install roof tile underlay and 50 x 25mm (See figures J & K).
over the tile battens as per Velux instructions
tile battens (see figures C and D).
(BFX collar omitted from illustrations for
reasons of clarity)
iii) Ensure end of tile battens butt against
plywood layboards. Do NOT install tile
battens on top of plywood (See figure E).
Recommended Batten Sizes (if greater than 50 x 25mm is required)
iv) Secure tile battens to rafters and noggins
Rafter or Tile Profile Tile Batten Rooflight Bearer
with appropriate fasteners.
Truss Spacing Size Batten Size
v) If tile batten at base of rooflight fouls
Up to 600mm
plywood layboard, notch tile batten to suit
centres Decra Stratos 50mm x 38mm 50mm x 18mm
(see blue line, figure F).
Framing
Decra Oberon Tiles
Tiling Battens
225
Tiles cut and bent
to within 5mmBreather
of gutterMembrane
Design and installation
Ex 50 x 75mm
Vertical lead gutter
25
thickness
Edgetobead
suit. shaped
Tile Battens
at top to fit beneath
Oberon Tiles tile downstand
Mastic pointing
114 All Decra tile profiles can be hung vertically. However, the Decra Oberon Tile is the natural choice for vertical hanging because it provides a
finished appearance which closely resembles that of traditional vertically hung tiles.
Decra Oberon – Internal Corner DPTE064 Decra Oberon – External Corner DPTE064
Oberon
DecraTile Ridge/Barge
Oberon Tiles
225 Cap 370mm cover, This detail requires the use
Tiling Battens
fixed with one Decra Nail of a cill extension piece,
Framing each side of the barge otherwise a timber sub-cill
cap nearBreather
the end Membrane
lap should be used
225
Ex5050x 38mm
x 75mmvertical 50 x 38mm
Tiles cut and bent Lead flashing (by others)
batten
Arris railatwith
corner fixed vertical batten at dressed down over step in
to within 5mm of gutter
to tile battens
breather membrane corner fixed to tile and below window into
Arrange tiling courses or windows so that the dressed over tile battens
window head occurs at a joint in the tiles weather check.
Vertical lead gutter
to corner, dressed Decra Oberon Tiles
25
Decra Oberon – Window Head Detail DPTE075 Decra Oberon – Window Cill Detail DPTE075 Decra Oberon – Window Jamb Detail DPTE075
Installation guidance refers to Decra At internal corners: Retaining existing soffit and fascia in 115
Oberon Tiles n Install vertical lead gutter to corner, position:
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Decra Continuous Rafter Roll 370mm
- over insulation ventilator
370mm
Design and installation
Decra Tiles
Roofing Felt
Tiling Battens, size determined
by rafter spacing, refer to technical brochure.
116 Mansard
Applies to: All Decra Tiles
Decra Classic – Using Lead Flashing DTSE060 Decra Classic – Using Top Course DTSE060
ile c t varies
ing max bu 50
Lead Flashing
s es
1
(by others)
o ur
on t
dep 50mm
Decra Top Course bent to suit spacing
end
1
Roofing Felt
Tiling Battens, size determined
by rafter spacing, refer to technical brochure. Roofing Felt
Decra Tiles
Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also
apply to: Decra Stratos and Parctile. apply to: Decra Stratos and Parctile.
If thisApplies
dimension is to: All Decra Tiles
over 150mm Decra
tiles to be used.
Decra Classic – Detail at Change in pitch DTSE065
ile c t varies
ing max bu 50
s es
1
o ur
ga
le
dep 50mm
r ti
Decra Top Course bent to suit spacing pe
as
end
1
e
gaug
r tile
as pe
Roofing Felt
Decra auge
e gTiles
as per til
NOTE: The fixing instructions above are indicative of typical installation procedures, and are provided to illustrate general principles and procedures only. For specific constructions, always
refer to Decra detail drawings and current codes of practice.
Design and installation
mm
400
Flue Component Isometric
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shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
Icopal rainwater system
accordance with: Alternatively using the same roof dimensions 52.5° 1.525
7 8
15
9 10
11 12
Icopal rainwater system
DOWNPIPES installation of the bracket, slot the Downpipe Downpipe termination 123
Icopal Rainwater Downpipes push-fit onto into the open front of the bracket and lock in The Icopal Rainwater Shoe diverts rainwater
Linear Relationship Between Icopal Offset Bend 75º & Icopal Middle Section
Length of Projection (Distance from Length of Icopal Middle Section Vertical height from base of gutter to
wall to rear base of outlet) Pipe required to bridge gap bottom end of lower offset bend
This table shows the lengths of middle pieces for Icopal Offset Bend 75º and different roof soffit projections
Estimating and ordering
124
Estimating and ordering
Estimating and ordering
Email: technical@decra.co.uk
Estimating and ordering
Estimating guide
1. The Tables below are for estimating 2. Count all fractions of tiles as whole tiles. additional wastage. We suggest an additional
purposes only. The figures quoted are based 3. The Tables assume a simple mono-pitch estimating figure of approx. 1.32 tiles x total
on nominal tile dimensions and are subject to or duo-pitch roof construction. More linear metres of hips and valleys.
normal manufacturing tolerances. complicated roof structures will entail an
126 Decra Classic & Elegance Rafter length to Number of Roof length Number
suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles
Rafter length to Number of Roof length Number of tile including covers required
suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles fascia*
of tile including covers required 2.535 7 8.904 7
fascia* 2.903 8 10.164 8
0.330 1 1.365 1 3.271 9 11.424 9
0.695 2 2.625 2 3.639 10 12.684 10
1.065 3 3.885 3 4.007 11 13.944 11
1.435 4 5.145 4 4.375 12 15.204 12
1.805 5 6.405 5 4.743 13 16.464 13
2.175 6 7.665 6 5.111 14 17.724 14
2.545 7 8.925 7 5.479 15 18.984 15
2.915 8 10.185 8 5.847 16 20.244 16
3.285 9 11.445 9 6.215 17 21.504 17
3.655 10 12.705 10 6.583 18 22.764 18
4.025 11 13.965 11 6.951 19 24.024 19
4.395 12 15.225 12 7.319 20 25.284 20
4.765 13 16.485 13 7.687 21 26.544 21
5.135 14 17.745 14 8.055 22 27.804 22
5.505 15 19.005 15 8.423 23 29.064 23
5.875 16 20.265 16 8.791 24 30.324 24
6.245 17 21.525 17 9.159 25 31.584 25
6.615 18 22.785 18 9.527 26 32.844 26
6.985 19 24.045 19 9.895 27 34.104 27
7.355 20 25.305 20 10.263 28 35.364 28
7.725 21 26.565 21 10.631 29 36.624 29
8.095 22 27.825 22 10.999 30 37.884 30
8.465 23 29.085 23 11.367 31 39.144 31
8.835 24 30.345 24 11.735 32 40.404 32
9.205 25 31.605 25
9.575 26 32.865 26
9.945 27 34.125 27 Decra Stratos
10.315 28 35.385 28
10.685 29 36.645 29 Rafter length to Number of Roof length number
11.055 30 37.905 30 suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles
11.425 31 39.165 31 of tile including covers required
11.795 32 40.425 32 fascia*
0.280 1 1.360 1
0.595 2 2.590 2
Decra Plus Tile 0.915 3 3.820 3
1.235 4 5.050 4
Rafter length to Number of Roof length number 1.555 5 6.280 5
suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles 1.875 6 7.510 6
of tile including covers required 2.195 7 8.740 7
fascia* 2.515 8 9.970 8
0.330 1 1.344 1 2.835 9 11.200 9
0.695 2 2.604 2 3.155 10 12.430 10
1.063 3 3.884 3 3.475 11 13.660 11
1.431 4 5.124 4 3.795 12 14.890 12
1.799 5 6.384 5 4.115 13 16.120 13
2.167 6 7.644 6 4.435 14 17.350 14
*Exact rafter lengths will depend upon type of gutter and ridge cap selected
Estimating and ordering
Rafter length to Number of Roof length Number Rafter length to Number of Roof length Number 127
suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles
128 Fig 1 – Straight Gable Fig 2 – Hipped Roof Fig 3 – Hip & Valley
5m
5m
BARGE
BARGEBARGE HIP HIP
5m
HIP
5.
5.
5.
(d) 2.8m
(d) 2.8m(d) 2.8m
RAFTERRAFTER RAFTER
LENGTH
LENGTH LENGTH
4m
4m
VALLEY RIDGE
VALLEY RIDGE RIDGE
4m
(c) 3.5m
(c) 3.5m VALLEY
RIDGE
RIDGE RIDGE RIDGE
RIDGE RIDGE (c) 3.5m
HIP HIP HIP
Decra Classic (a) x (b) x 2 slopes = Total Tiles (a) x (b) x 2 slopes = Total Tiles (a) x (b) x 2 slopes +(c) x (d) x 2 Slopes
Decra Plus Tile 8 x 12 x 2 Slopes = 192 Tiles 8 x 12 x 2 Slopes = 192 + Wastage (w) to Hips and Valleys = Total Tiles
Parctile 4 Hips x 5.5m 8 x 12 x 2 Slopes = 192
Decra Elegance x 1.32 Wastage = 29 3 x 8 x 2 Slopes = 48
= 221 Tiles 30m Hip and Valley x 1.32 Wastage = 40
= 280 Tiles
Decra Oberon (a) x (b) x 2 slopes (a) x (b) x 2 slopes (a) x (b) x 2 slopes +(c) x (d) x 2 Slopes
Decra Stratos + Wastage (w) = Total Tiles + Wastage (w) = Total Tiles + Wastage (w) to Hips and Valleys = Total Tiles
8 x 14 x 2 slopes = 224 8 x 14 x 2 slopes = 224 8 x 14 x 2 Slopes = 224
(w) 4 Verges x 4.37m (w) 4 Hips x 5.5mm 3 x 9 x 2 Slopes = 54
x 0.40 Waste =7 x 1.32 Waste = 29 30m Hip and Valley x 1.32 Wastage = 40
= 231 Tiles = 253 Tiles = 318 Tiles
1. Estimating tiles for a straight gable 3. Estimating tiles for hip and valley 5. Estimating Underlays.
roof (see figure 1 for a working roofs (see figure 3 for a working Decra 700 High Performance Breather
example). example). Membrane 50m x 1.5m roll
(a) Calculate number of tiles along overall Treat the roof initially as before, multiply Cover per roll: 70m2 (approx. at 100mm lap)*
length of roof from the appropriate tile number of tiles along length of roof by 67.5m2 (approx. at 150mm lap)
coverage table. number of courses up rafter by 2 sides. Re- 63.75m2 (approx. at 225mm lap)
(b) Calculate number of courses up rafter apply this procedure for all remaining roof 60m2 (approx. at 300mm lap)*
from the appropriate coverage table. areas. Then add to result 1.32 tiles for every
Decra 300 High Performance Underlay
(c) Multiply tiles (a) by tiles (b) x number of linear metre of hip or valley.
50m x 1m roll
slopes.
Cover per roll: 45m2 (approx. at 100mm lap)*
(d) If using Decra Stratos or Oberon tile
4. Estimating tile batten and nails. 42.5m2 (approx. at 150mm lap)*
profiles additional wastage will be required at
For Classic, Parctile & Elegance Tiles 38.7m2 (approx. at 225mm lap)*
the gables to break bond on tiles. Calculate
allow 2.7m of batten per m2 plus wastage. 35m2 (approx. at 300mm lap)*
the total linear meterage of gable/verge and
abutment wall and then multiply the result by For Plus Tiles allow 2.72m of batten
Decra TwoF Economy Underlay
the wastage factor of 0.4 tiles per each per m2 plus wastage.
30m x 1m roll
metre. For Stratos Tiles allow 3.13m of batten per
Cover per roll: 27m2 (approx. at 100mm lap)*
m2 plus wastage.
NB. Ensure all fractional tiles are counted as whole tiles 25.5m2 (approx. at 150mm lap)*
from tile coverage table. For Oberon Tiles allow 6.25m of batten
23.25m2 (approx. at 225mm lap)*
per m2 plus wastage.
21m2 (approx. at 300mm lap)*
For Classic, Parctile, Plus Tile, Stratos &
2. Estimating tiles for hipped roofs (see *no allowance made in the above coverage’s for side laps
Elegance Tiles allow 6kg pack of Decra and any wastage.
figure 2 for a working example).
fixing nails per every 420 tiles.
Treat the roof initially as before, multiply
For Oberon Tiles allow 6kg pack of Decra
number of tiles along overall length of roof
fixing nails per every 300 tiles.
by number of courses up rafter by 2 sides.
Then add to the result 1.32 tiles (tile
wastage for cutting to hips or valleys) for
every linear metre of hip.
Estimating and ordering
Ordering and delivering
130
Tile systems – Sitework
Sitework
131
Safety and CDM Risk Assessment 132
Decra Roofing
132 The relevant regulations detailed in the C.O.S.H.H. taken in handling, cutting and bending to
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Decra acrylic tiles and accessories may be avoid cuts or abrasions to the hands.
must be adhered to on site. considered to be inert since the emulsified Operatives may prefer to wear gloves.
resins used in the coating process are oven
A full COSHH analysis of all components is
cured in manufacture. Normal care should be
available on request.
CDM Design Risk Assessment
Activity Hazard Risk Risk Level Design Option/Control Residual Risk Comments/Action
Construction
Roof tiling Working Fall or High n Ensure adequate Medium Provide details of
at height exposure to protection and fall recommended
the elements protection measures access arrangements
in place.
n Minimise time spent
at height.
n Use purpose built units
that are quick and easy
to fit.
Breakage n Falls and High Use a more durable Low Specify Decra tiles
of tiles slipping product
n Damage to
tiles and other
materials
Fall of n Physical High Use a lighter, less Low Specify Decra tiles
materials injury fragile panel size which
n Damage and is less likely to fall through
breakages gaps or shed loose pieces
Cutting n Injury to eyes High Cut using a guillotine, Medium Ensure gloves worn
tiles and other not abrasive wheel to protect from sharp
parts of body edges
n Dust and High Dust and noise Low
noise problems minimal
n Damage to High Less risk of Low use competent
tiles accidental damage operators
n Fire risk Medium Minimal fire risk Low
Special Damage n Costly High Cutting Decra tiles Low Take care with
Adaptations to existing remedial work, is simple and has low sharp edges
(Vents, tiles fall of material damage risk. Cut
ridges, etc.) material is easily
controlled
Complex Damage, Medium Use purpose built Low Use competent
adaptations time consuming modules fixers
operations
Damage Cost, loss Medium Special units should Low See Decra range
to special of production not need modifying of options
units
Sitework - Safety
Activity Hazard Risk Risk Level Design Option/Control Residual Risk Comments/Action
133
Term and Working Falls of High n Specify durable product Medium Maintenance by
unplanned at height personnel with low maintenance experienced
requirements. personnel
n Ensure details available only
on recommended safe
access and repair
arrangements.
Hidden Slips and High Use a durable product Low Decra tiles meet
defects falls of which is not likely this criterion
and/or personnel and to fracture or become
fractures materials brittle
Making Additional Medium Decra tile maintenance Low Contact Decra for
damage cost and of superficial damage is information
worse structural easy with Decra finishing kit.
whilst damage Major damage unlikely with
attempting Decra unless in exceptional
repair circumstances
The following tools are required to fix Decra course of tiles allow bender to rotate gently towards
operator.
tiles: Insert and locate the tile
1. Position tile into the bender attachment.
n Hammer or Nail Gun
n Tape or ruler
6. As the bender comes to ground level
n Safety helmet extend sweep of arm controlling the lever.
n Snips 2. Tile should be offered into locating tabs of Raise lever to extent of sweep action to
bender attachment. create full upturn bend. Operators arm is
n Pencil
extending to control unit and bend of tile.
n Soft soled shoes Lever in full sweep position of bent tile.
n Decra Guillotine
n Decra Bender
Decra Stratos, Oberon tile, Parctile and lever arm up to lock jaws of bender 7. Carefully grip tile and pull tile out of
Elegance tiles. NEVER use an angle grinder. attachment (see red arrow). locating tab. Slide tile to right and lift bent
tile out and away from bender.
Decra Plus Tiles
For Decra Plus Tile use a reciprocating saw
with Decra Plus Cutting Blades. The
150mm blades are suitable for use with
AEG, Atlas Copco, Bosch, Black & Decker,
De Walt, Elu, Flex, Hitachi, Makita &
Bending technique
Metabo, Skil reciprocating saws.
4. Set the Bender by tilting the bender away
from operators body, whilst supporting with
left arm (for right handed people). With other
hand take hold of handle ready to control
bending process.
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a service to designers and contractors. These are based on the experience of Decra with the
use of Decra tiles, rainwater goods and accessories. Any drawings are meant only to illustrate
typical applications and should not be taken as a basis for final roof design without
appropriate adaptation being made. The Decra roof system should only be installed where
the new or existing roof structure is in a satisfactory condition and is built in accordance with
accepted building practice. It is the client's responsibility to satisfy her/himself that the roof is
structurally sound and that local conditions and current Health and Safety Regulations have
been taken into account before any contract is undertaken.
In particular, no responsibility is accepted by Decra Roof Systems Ltd for the systems in
which Decra tiles are used or the method of application by which it is installed. The legal
obligations of Decra in respect of any sale of Decra tiles shall be determined solely by the
terms of the respective sales contract.
Decra Roof Systems Ltd are committed to a policy of continual improvement in our services
and product range. We reserve the right to change product specifications. When specifying
Decra products it is important to follow the most recent advice and recommendations.
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Index
Index
142 A D G
Abutments 92 DecraVent ventilation units 58 Gables 90
n Chimney abutments 92 Delivery 11, 129 Gas flue ridges 59, 118
Estimating 125
n Estimating tables
C 126
I
n Estimating service 125
CAD Drawings 10, 72 Icopal rainwater system
16, 74
n Design considerations
Environment
CDM Risk Assessment 132 120
16, 74
n Introduction and data
Exposure and wind loading
CPD 10 120
Classic Tile 34 F
n Introduction and Data 34 Flat to pitched roof
conversions 26, 74
L
n Product Range 4, 33, 36
Low pitched roofs 74
Membranes 75
Index
O S V 143
n Product range
P 4, 33, 44 Ventilation and control
of condensation 58
Parctile 50
n Design considerations 78
n Introduction and data 50 T
n Eaves vent system 58
n Product range 4, 33, 52 Technical support 6, 10, 125
n Gas flue ridge units 58, 118
Plus Tile 38 Tools 66, 134
n In-line air vent tiles 58, 88
n Introduction and data 38 Training 10
n Ridge and Hip ventilation units 58
n Product range 4, 33, 40
n Soil/Mechanical extract vents 58
Properties and performance 67
U n Detailing 84
n Ventilated
W
98
n Monopitch 102
Warm roof insulated tile
support system 63