Clay Tile Roof Mortar

Consult a roofing supplier or contractor regarding special filler tiles that take the place of mortar.

Clay tile roof mortar.

Flexim roof mortar is perfectly suited to a range of different roof tiles including concrete clay and slate. Sets in 1 hour. Designed for installing flat low and high profile clay and concrete tile on roofs over granular roofing paper or other approved underlayment materials approved for use in the hvhz high velocity hurricane zone. Ridge tiles are often somewhat larger and more decorative than the field tile utilized on the broad sections of the roof.

Position the first tile on the batten with the crown facing up and center the tile from side to side. Add some mortar underneath the first clay tile to provide additional support. Cedar shakes shingles. Quikrete roof tile mortar is a preblended mortar designed to be a primary or secondary attachment system for roof tiles.

Designed to set clay and cementitious roof tile. Clay tile roofs are prized by homeowners for their fire and moisture resistance long lifespan and low maintenance as well as unique appearance. Don t overdrive the nail. Verify that the tile overhangs the end of the batten by two inches.

Quikrete roof tile mortar fl15 no. At the roof ridge or hip clay tile is usually attached to a raised stringer with nails and a small amount of mortar elastic cement or mastic. Meets astm c 270 specifications for type m mortar and meets south florida and metro dade building code requirements. Metro dade project number 11 1222 07.

Works great at almost any temperature flexim roof mortar can be installed from 140 f 60 c down to 13 f 25 c. However clay tiles aren t impervious to damage. Bags 42 per pallet. Seal the ridge tiles with two coats of clear sealer before installing the mortar.

Concrete clay roof tiles. The joint is sealed with a flexible flashing such as copper or lead. Drive a 10d nail at the base of the clay tile into the batten. Oldcastle sakrete roof tile mortar mix is a mixture of high strength masonry cement and sand.