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This comprehensive installation manual has been
designed to assist with all aspects of installing Gerard
roofs. Following this step by step installation guide will
result in a professional and aesthetically pleasing roof
installation that will complement any home for many years
to come.
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Manual is for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure that all National Standards and Local
Building Regulations are strictly adhered to and they
must take precedence over the installation techniques
recommended in this manual.
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OF AHI ROOFING LIMITED
AHI Roofing leads the world in steel roof tile production
and technology. Recognition of market needs has
driven the companys success. Roofs produced by AHI
Roofing have protected many thousands of homes and
commercial buildings around the world since 1957.
Gerard Classic and Heritage Tiles, Shakes, Shingles and
Milano Tiles form the basis of an ever-growing range of
profiles that are in regular demand across Europe and
throughout the rest of the World.
Our companys vision is to provide innovative high quality
roofing systems that everyone aspires to have on their
home. Our companys core values include a willingness
to meet all challenges, to conduct our affairs with
honesty and integrity and, very importantly, to provide
our customers with genuine value for money.
AHI Roofing is a subsidiary of Fletcher Building Limited,
a company with a world wide reputation in the building
materials sector. Our staff at AHI Roofing is committed
to working with you to achieve the home of your dreams.
INSTALLATION MANUAL | 2
CONTENTS
1 important
Storage and Handling
Pitch
Nonstandard Elements
Roof Traffic
Improper Tools
Cutting with a Saw
Installation Under Extremly Cold Conditions
Safety
Wet Surface
Responsibility
Packaging
Handling
Identification
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5
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2 tools
3 GERARD TILES
4 accessories
5 ROOF STRUCTURE
10
Underlay 10
Ventilation Space
10
Thermal Insulation
10
Vapour Barrier
10
6 Laying the underlay
11
7 battens
Counter Batten
Tile Battens
Batten Fixing
Ridge Batten
Gable
Hip Batten
Eaves
Valley
Batten Spacing
Installation Procedure
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
14
16
17
8 TILE INSTALlATION
Interlocking of the Tiles
Tile Laying
Tile Laying at the Hip
18
19
20
22
9 Nailing Technique
23
10 Nail positioning
Classic Tiles
Heritage Tiles
Milano Tiles
Senator Shingle
Corona Shake
24
24
25
26
27
28
11 EAVES FLASHING
29
12 RIDGE
Cutting and Bending Tiles
Installation
30
30
31
13 HIP
Installation
32
32
33
14 Box Barge
Installation
Box Barge End
34
34
35
36
15 Valley
Installation
38
38
39
16 Wall Flashing
40
17 TOP WALL FLASHING
42
18 MILANO RIDGE WALL FLASHING

43
Installation 43
19 CHIMNEY FLASHING
44
2 0 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
Vents, Antenna Outlets
Felt Penatration Sleeve
Roof Escape Window
Platform, Steps
46
46
47
48
49
2 1 ManaGeMenT oF THe WorK SITe

Estimating Materials
50
50
1 IMPORTANT
STORAGE AND HANDLING
CUTTiNG with a SAW
If stored outside, a waterproof cover must be placed When cutting tiles with a metal cutting saw (which has
over the tiles to keep them dry and prevent damage been approved by AHI Roofing), special (tipped) metal
cutting blades should be used. Cutting should be perto the substrate.
formed with the chip-coated surface facing downwards to reduce the amount of swarf adhering to the
PITCH
chip coating. Failure to do so will result in rust stains
Classic, Heritage and Milano tiles can be installed on the tile surface.
from 12 to 90. Shakes and Shingles can be installed A stable bench should be used when cutting tiles with
from 15 to 90.
a saw. Installers should always wear safety equipment
recommended by the saw and blade manufacturers.
NON-STANDARD ELEMENTS
When installing non-standard elements or gutters
above the level of the roof, it is strongly recommended
that materials that could cause corrosion (e.g. Cu,
stainless steel) are NOT used.
ROOF TRAFFIC
Soft-soled shoes must be worn when walking on the
roof.
When moving around the roof, avoid avoid buckling
the tiles by placing weight on the balls of the feet, directly over the batten, in the pans of tiles.
Traffic on the roof should be kept to a minimum to
avoid possible damage to the tiles. Panels should be
installed by working progressively from the top of the INSTALLATION UNDER EXTREMELY
roof to the bottom, so that completed sections are not
crossed more than necessary to complete the instal- COLD CONDITIONS
lation.
Gerard roofs can be installed in areas that are subject
to lengthy periods of extreme cold. Special care is
needed during installation in winter conditions to prevent damage to the surface coatings:
1. Tiles and accessories should be warmed (stored
in a warm place or lightly warmed NOT OVERHEATED) before either cutting or bending.
2. The use of nailing guns is NOT recommended in
very cold conditions.
3. The use of a nail punch to drive in the final 5 mm of
the nail is recommended.
IMPROPER TOOLS
Only tools recommended by AHI Roofing should be
used. Tools such as angle grinders must NOT be
used as swarf (metal filings) will corrode and leave a
red rust stain on the surface.
Safety
Please ensure that local safety regulations are followed and appropriate personal protective equipment
is used at all times. Care should be taken to ensure
that all live electrical cables are well clear of any nailing positions.
1 IMPORTANT
HANDLING
WET SURFACE
To prevent surface damage, it is important not to walk Care should be taken when handling the tiles to avoid
damage to the surface. If minor damage does occur,
or work on the roof when it is wet.
the finishing kit should be used to repair it.
RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of the architects, builders and IDENTIFICATION
roof installers to ensure that all the elements of the
Each Run is individually identified; this identification
roof (e.g underlay, ventilation space, thermal insulation
can be found on the labels attached to the pallets and
and vapour barrier) are constructed correctly.
on the backs of the tiles. Product traceability is ensured from manufacturing through to installation. The
labels can be kept and filed. The chip used to coat
PACKAGING
our textured roofing tiles is crushed natural rock and
Tiles and accessories are stored on wooden pallets there may be slight colour variations between different
and protected by a plastic cover. A pallet consists of batches of chip. Each Run of tiles is colour coded at
between 250 and 350 tiles. This represents a roof- the time of manufacture using a letter code, referred
ing area of between 115 and 160 m2. The base di- to as the colour code; this letter code is located on
mensions of the tile pallets are 1400 x 1100 mm. The the Pallet Label on each end of the pallet and not on
maximum height of a pallet is 1000 mm. Tiles should the reverse side of the tile. This letter code changes
be stacked on each pallet up to a maximum weight whenever there is a colour change in the tiles whether
within a Run (rarely) or at the next Run. Colours are
of 1150 kg.
matched against the last colour standard for the particular colour and profile of the tile.
It is essential that tiles used on an individual roof have
the same colour code and it is also recommended
that tiles used are from the same Run number if possible. Where this is not possible (e.g. for large roof
installations), tiles with different colour codes can be
used on different areas of the roof but they should be
separated by the edges of the roof (e.g. ridges, hips
and valleys). Tiles with different colour codes should
NEVER be mixed on one roof area.
Reverse side of the tile
Close-up of the label
Run No.
Colour Code
Label
2 TOOLS
GUILLOTINE
COMBINED BENDER
METAL ROOF ATTACHMENT
METAL CUTTING SAW
HAND PLIERS
MEASURING ROD
PNEUMATIC NAILER
METAL CUTTING BLADE
SHEARS PELIKAN
BEVEL
GAS NAILER
HAMMER
COLOURED STRING
TAPE MEASURER
SOFT-SOLED SHOES
3 GERARD TILES
Length of cover: 1265 mm
Width of cover: 369 mm
Tiles/m2: 2.14
Weight/m2: 6.4 kg
Minimum Pitch: 12 (21%)

Tiles/m2: 2.17
Weight/m2: 6.4 kg

Shakes/m2: 2.16
Weight/m2: 6.6kg

Shingles/m2: 2.16
Weight/m2: 6.6 kg

Tiles/m2: 2.24
Weight/m2: 6.6 kg
4 ACCESSORIES
barrel end 190
barrel moulded end 190

190
110
106
405 30
4
190
190
Y-HIP 190 15-30
aNGLE TRIM
4
42 0 0
5
BARREL 190
Y-HIP 190 30-45
vision tile
aNGLE TRIM END
165
40
40
BOX BARGE
MILANO RIDGE/WALL FLASHING

1308
2000
30
64
84
950 16
130
sIDE FLASHING
EAVES FLASHING
2000
20200
31
87
15 57
29
25 90
10
4 ACCESSORIES
FLAT SHEET 490
flat sheEt 400
2000
2000
400
490
ROOF ESCAPE WINDOW
VALLEY
2400
210 20
20
SANITARY VENT
VENT
ANTENNA OUTLET
PLATFORM
screws
nails
GAS OUTLET
STEP
TOUCH-UP KIT
5 ROOF STRUCTURE
The conventional design of pitched roofs requires two
ventilation zones to control condensation.
Modern roof construction prescribes one ventilation
zone and the installation of vapour permeable
underlay, which can be used in both cold and warm
roofs.
COLD ROOFS
With large voids above
horizontal insulation.
WARM ROOFS
With small or no voids
above sloping insulation.
The harmful effects of condensation and ice damming

can be avoided by ensuring that all the components
of the roof are correctly installed. The tiles should be
installed on a traditional batten structure. The roof
should be designed as a ventilated system with an
open-ended ventilation space, breathable underlay,
thermal insulation and vapour membrane. It is
recommended that a heat loss calculation is carried
out according to local regulations.

Underlay
Breathable underlays allow water vapour to escape
through the material by diffusion. They have a
sufficiently fine structure to prevent liquid water
penetration under service conditions. They fulfil all the
other demands made on a roof underlay: the outflow
of eventual condensation moisture or rain and snow
water, caused by improper design of the roof or poor
workmanship.
VENTILATION SPACE
A
ventilation
space
should
be
provided
above the underlay, by means of eaves
and
ridge
ventilation.
This
is
achieved
by the installation of counter battens nailed to
the rafters. The height of the counter battens can
be from 25 to 50mm. Thicker counter battens
enlarge the ventilation space, thus enabling
humidity to exit more efficiently. To achieve good air
circulation, an air inlet in the eaves and an air outlet
in the ridge should be ensured.
The eaves inlet opening should measure:
Min. 2 (equivalent to 0.2%) of the corresponding
area of roof OR
Min. 200 cm2 per m of eaves length (equivalent to
a continuous, unobstructed gap 2 cm wide).
An air outlet at ridge level or on top of the roof should
measure:
Min. 0,5 (equivalent to 0.05%) of the corresponding area of roof OR
Min. 50 cm2 (equivalent to a continuous,
unobstructed gap 0.5 cm wide) per m of ridge
length.
Depending on the rafter length (a), the diffusion-equivalent
air layer thickness (sd) of the layers installed underneath
the ventilated space should not be less than:
a<10 m : sd > 2 m
a<15 m : sd > 5 m
a >15 m : sd > 10 m

THERMAL INSULATION
Adequately sized thermal insulation will reduce energy
costs, prevent the possibility of condensation and
the formation of ice dams in regions that experience
severe winters. The minimum thickness of the
insulation should be calculated in accordance with
the local building legislation.

VAPOUR BARRIER
The vapour barrier ensures that only a limited amount of
humidity is transported through the roofing structure.
This is always laid on the warmer side of the thermal
insulation. It is important that a special adhesive tape
is used to securely seal any overlaps in the vapour
barrier, the junctions with walls and around any pipes,
chimneys, antennas, window openings and such like
that may penetrate the roof surface. There should not
be any leaking joins in the vapour barrier.
6 LAYING THE UNDERLAY

The underlay is traditionally laid in runs parallel to
the eaves with an overlap over the adjacent roll. The
width of the overlap depends on the requirements
of the manufacturer and on local regulations. The
traditional practice is to overlap waterproofed
sheets by 150 mm.
It is important that all protrusions (pipes,
wires, chimneys ...) through the underlay are
waterproofed.
When installing a roof window, lay a windowprotective flashing (gutter) above the window
opening to divert possible running water away
from the opening.
It is recommended that you stick the underlay on
the custom made eaves protection flashing which
is installed underneath the underlay at the eaves
edge. The function of the eaves protection flashing
is to provide a support for the underlay at the end
of eaves and to direct water away from the roof
(refer page 13; BATTENS/ Eaves).
Waterproofed sheets of underlay can be bonded
together with an integrated self-adhesive tape
or adhesive, which contributes to better
windproofing for the roof structure.
7 BATTENS
COUNTER BATTENS
Counter battens (Ventilation Space Battens) provide
a ventilation space between the underlay and
the roof covering (refer to page 10; ROOF
STRUCTURE/ Ventilation Space). Rafters should be
lined up before the roofer begins work (this is the
builders responsibility). When re-roofing, counter
battens should be lined up. The recommended
counter batten dimension is 50 x 80 mm.
The minimum counter batten height is 25 mm.
TILE BATTENS
Option 1: Ridge batten - installation with bracket
Rafters can be set at various centres depending on

the type of construction and the local regulations.
In most situations, the following batten sizes are
recommended based on rafter spacing.
Recommended Rafter
or Truss Centres
Batten Size
up to 600 mm
30 x 40 mm
900 mm
40 x 50 mm
1200 mm
50 x 50 mm
1500 mm
50 x 65 mm (on edge)
1800 mm
50 x 75 mm (on edge)
NOTE: If necessary, larger battens may be used.

Option 2: Ridge batten - installation with batten understructure
BATTEN FIXING
Wind pressure applies wind uplift load to the fasteners.
When fixing counter battens to rafters and tile battens
to counter battens, it is recommended to use screws
or twist shank nails or annular grooved nails for
additional holding power. In regions subject to strong
winds, special attention should be paid to the method
of fixing the counter battens and tile battens.
GABLE
Install a 40 x 50 mm batten across the tile batten. Fix the
barge board into the counter batten and gable batten.
The underlay should be turned up at the gable end of
the roof. Note that the edge of the tile is bent up under
the barge cover when finishing the installation of tiles.
This will ensure complete weather security.
RIDGE BATTEN
Install the top ridge batten onto the ridge bracket
(Option 1) or along the batten under-structure
(Option 2). The height of the top ridge battens
can vary depending on the slope of the roof.
This setup must be accurate as the barrel will be
installed onto the ridge batten. To provide an air
outlet (refer to page 10; ROOF STRUCTURE/ Ventilation
Space) a gap must be ensured between the ridge batten
and the upstand of the top tile. Spacers (pieces of
wood) can be installed on both sides of the ridge batten
(Option 2) to provide this opening (refer to page 31;
RIDGE/ Installation).
7 BATTENS
HIP BATTEN
EAVES
Install the top hip batten onto the ridge-hip bracket

(Option 1) or along the batten under-structure (Option
2). The height of the hip batten can vary depending on
the slope of the roof. This setup must be accurate as
the barrel will be installed onto the hip batten.
Install eaves protection flashing underneath the

underlay. It can go behind the gutter into the open
(Option 1), or over and into the back of the gutter (Option
2). The use of self-adhesive tape is recommended to
bond the underlay and the eaves protection flashing
where they overlap.
To provide an air outlet (refer to page 10; ROOF

STRUCTURE/ Ventilation Space), a gap must be The air inlet should be protected by a metal or plastic
ensured between the hip batten and the upstand of mesh to prevent insects, birds or small animals
the tile. Spacers (pieces of wood) can be installed on entering the ventilation space.
both sides of the hip batten to provide this opening
(refer to page 33; HIP/ Installation).
Option 1: Hip batten - installation with bracket
Option 1: Protection flashing going behind the gutter
Option 2: Hip batten - installation with batten understructure
Option 2: Protection flashing going into the gutter
7 BATTENS
VALLEY
10
30
Measure and construct the valley very

carefully as it is an important part of
the roof. The following details suggest
two ways that the valley lining may be
fitted. Local practice, building
regulations and site conditions will
dictate the final method used. If not
regulated by local legislation, it is
recommended to use a valley made
from approx. 50 cm wide, painted
Zincalume or aluminium sheet. This is
of particular importance in areas prone
to harsh winters. Secure the valley with
a clip. Never nail inside the valley.
1. INSTALLation of THE VALLEY
ON THE LEVEL OF the COUNTER
BATTEN SPACE
Tile battens are installed over the
valley. The advantage of this method
is a free choice of valley width. As the
greater part of the valley is concealed
beneath the tiles, it allows the use of
wider valleys maintaining the aesthetic
appearance of the roof. This is of
particular importance in the case of
extreme winter conditions and low
pitches, where a wider valley helps
overcome the consequences of ice
damming.
2 Tile Batten
3 Ventilation
Space Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
10 Valley
30 Clip
7 BATTENS
2. INSTALLATION OF THE VALLEY
ON THE LEVEL OF THE TILE BATTEN
SPACE
10
30
Ensure that the tile battens end at the

vertical edge of the valleys. The
advantage of this method is the easier
installation of the valley around
dormers where the valley ends on top
of the tiles.
2 Tile Batten
3 Ventilation
Space Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
10 Valley
30 Clip
7 BATTENS
Batten spacing
BATTEN SPACING FOR SENATOR SHINGLES
The most critical factor in laying the tiles is accurately 1. An intermediate batten is obligatory for roof slopes
of 15 to 30. The distance between the main battens
setting out the tile battens. If this is not done accurately
is 368 mm. The intermediate batten is positioned
then the tiles will not fit together correctly.
at a distance of 185 mm to 190 mm from the lower
All measurements should be made from the front of
edge of the lower main batten.
the battens. This is the surface where tiles will be fixed
to the battens. The batten spacings for all profiles are 2. For slopes above 30, an intermediate batten
is recommended, but is not obligatory.
listed below:
D
D
6
=3
0
19
to
5
18
Name of the profile
Batten space - D
Milano Tile
368 mm
Senator Shingle*
368 mm
Classic and Heritage

Tile
369 mm
Corona Shake
370 mm
8m
mm
* Battenning for Senator Shingles requires the use of

intermediate battens (refer Batten Spacing for Senator
Shingles).
7 BATTENS
Installation procedure
Measure up from the eaves edge (D-3 mm) to establish
the position of the second batten. Use the measuring
rod to measure the subsequent battens in direction
from the eaves to the ridge.
Use coloured string to mark the position of the marking
nails. If the rafter length does not accurately suit a full
course of tiles, the top course will have to be cut and
bent to fit, requiring the space between the top batten
to the ridge to be less than usual.
Lay the battens in rows across the rafters against the
marking nails, which will be removed after fixing
the battens.
D
D
D
D
3
Dm
8 TILE INSTALLATION
Thinner
support
battens
are
recommended for the top row at
the ridge. This ensures that the top
course of tiles follows the same pitch
as the other courses. Ensure that the
batten joints are staggered.
18
2 Tile Batten
3 Ventilation Space Batten
5 Ridge Batten
7 Ridge Bracket
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
18 Thinner Support Batten
8 TILE INSTALLATION
INTERLOCKING OF the TILES
Classic Tile, Heritage Tile, Milano Tile and Corona
Shingle can be interlocked either right over left or
left over right, but should be laid with the laps facing
away from the prevailing winds or from discharging
rain-water pipes or valleys. Where possible, the tiles
should also be laid with the laps facing away from the
normal line of sight.
top tile
Senator Shingles only interlock one way; they are laid

right to left along the roof.
top shingle
bottom shingle
bottom tile
top shake
top tile
bottom tile
bottom shake
8 TILE INSTALLATION
TILE LAYING
Start installation from ridge towards the eaves. Lay the
second course of tiles from the top from gable end to
gable end, turning the edge of the end tiles up against
the barge battens (refer to page 34; BOX BARGE/
Installation). Nail these tiles in position through the flat
of the back edge sitting on the batten.
8 TILE INSTALLATION
Tiles are laid by lifting both tiles in the course above
and sliding the next course under the nose of the tiles
already in place. Starting from the course already laid,
lay the tiles two courses at a time from end to end.
The person laying the tiles should be two courses
ahead of the person nailing.
1.
2.
Stagger the tile laps down the roof, using parts of tiles
at the gable end.
4.
3.
8.
2.
7.
6.
1.
5.
9.
8 TILE INSTALLATION
TILE LAYING AT the HIP
On the second course from the top,
lay the top corner of the first tile
approximately 150 mm from the hip
batten. Continue to lay tiles towards
the other hip until the last full tile will fit
and secure them through the flat on
the back of the tiles. Lay subsequent
courses two at a time, both starting
about the same distance from the
hip batten.
To fill the gap between the last full
tile and hip batten use parts of tiles.
The amount of tile wastage can be
reduced if each end of a full tile is cut
and bent to fill the gaps.
If a small part of the tile (less than a
module width) is required to fill the
gap, it will be necessary to remove
the adjacent full tile and insert a part
tile. This will allow a full width tile to
be cut to fit.
150
app.
app.
app. 150 m
app. 150 m
app. 150 m
mm
m
150
m
150
app.
app. 150 m
0m
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mm
9 NAILING TECHNIQUE
Tiles are secured to the battens by nailing through
the nose of the upper tiles and through the back up
stand of the lower tile into the side of the battens. The
positioning of the nails and the number of nails per
tile are determined by the type and length of the tile
(refer to pages 23-28; NAIL POSITIONING). The tiles
should be fastened two courses above the tiles that
are being laid.
Apply weight when nailing. The person nailing should
stand on tile being installed facing the eaves.
Gun nailers can also be used to securely fasten the
tiles.
10 NAIL positioning
The correct positions for nailing different profiles are CLASSIC TILES
shown below. Correct nailing ensures good holding of
the tile and ample penetration of the nail, at the same Nails should be approximately 60 mm to the side
time restricting nail penetration to a maximum of two of the centre of the pan of the tile and close to the
bottom of the downturned flange.
thicknesses.
NOTE: In areas prone to extremely strong winds,
installation must meet the local standards and
by-laws and nailing should be at 7 points per tile (8
points per Classic tile).
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point
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of tile B
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Tile B
Tile A
Lap 63 mm
Nail
Bottom tile
60 mm
Centerline of pan
10 NAIL positioning
Heritage Tiles
Nails should be approximately 60 mm to the side
of the centre of the pan of the tile and close to the
bottom of the downturned flange.
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Edge of tile B
Edge of tile A
Tile B
Tile A
Lap 63 mm
Bottom tile
Nail
60 mm
Centerline of pan
10 NAIL POSITIONING
Milano Tiles
Nails should be approximately 10 mm to the side of
the section of tile that rises. Milano Tiles need to be
nailed at the front and back of each tile where the tiles
lap. Place weight on the nose of the tile being nailed
so that the lap is held firmly down. Then place nails at
every second module along nose of the tile.
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er tile
Edge of tile B
Nail
Edge of tile A
Tile B
Tile A
Lap 122 mm
Nail
Bottom tile
10 mm
10 NAIL POSITIONING
SENATOR SHINGLE
Nails should be spaced approximately 300 mm apart.
Care is required at the lap of the shingle to ensure that
the nail is placed outside of the hidden water channel.
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Edge of shingle A
Shingle A
Shingle B
Lap 60-80 mm
Bottom shingle
60mm
Upper shingle
Nail
10 NAIL POSITIONING
Corona Shake
Nails should be spaced approximately 300 mm apart.
Care is required at the lap of the shake to ensure that
the nail is placed outside of the hidden water channel.
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Edge of shake B
Edge of shake A
Shake B
Shake A
Lap 60 mm
Nail
60 mm
Bottom shake
11 EAVES FLASHING
Construct the eave very carefully
as it is an important part of the
roof ventilation. An air intake
opening should be provided,
protected by a metal or plastic
mesh (refer to page 10; ROOF
STRUCTURE/ Ventilation Space
and page 13; BATTENS/ Eaves).
11
12
13
Nail the eaves flashing from the

top into the first batten. Lay the
first row of tiles (the last to be
installed) and nail them at the
nose of the tile and through the
eaves flashing into the side of
the first tile batten.
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
8 Underlay
11 Eaves Flashing
12 Mesh
13 Eaves Guard Flashing
Nail
12 RIDGE
CUTTING AND
BENDING TILES
Measure the distance (A) from the last tile to the
spacers on the ridge batten (refer to page 12;
BATTENS/ Ridge Batten). When installing the ridge
without the use of spacers, the width of the air outlet
must be deducted from the measurement. Add 40
mm to the measurement for a standard up-stand and
mark the tile to be cut.
1. Place the full tile in the long tile bending attachment,

which can be bolted to the bender. Line up the marks
showing the bend line and bend the tile upwards. It
is important to bend the tile first to avoid distortion
when cutting.
2. Cut the tile along the marked cutting line using the
guillotine, hand shears or metal cutting saw (refer to
The height of the upstand can vary depending on the page 4; IMPORTANT/ Cutting with a Saw).
pitch of the roof.
3. When making the gap for the air outlet without use
A longer turn up on the last tile (at low pitches) of spacers (refer to page 31; RIDGE/ Installation), the
facilitates fixing the tile into the ridge batten.
upstand of the tile needs to be bent so that it makes a
step.
Cutting Line
min. 40mm
A
Bending Line
12 RIDGE
Installation
Install a thinner support batten at

the ridge when the top course is
less than the full width. This keeps
the slope of the top tile course the
same as the other tiles on the roof.
The thickness of the support batten
depends on the width of the top row
tile. Fix all the cut tiles by nailing into
the ridge batten in 4 places through
the small bend on the turn up. This
will leave space for ventilation (refer
to page 10; ROOF STRUCTURE/
Ventilation space). An air outlet can
also be ensured by installing spacers
(refer to page 12; BATTENS/ Ridge
batten). When installing the ridge
using spacers, nail through the turn
up and through the spacer.
The barrels are fixed from the top
using screws or nails. The position of
the fasteners should be at the ends
of the barrels (at the overlap).
5 6 7
18
Intersection drawing of Option 1
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
4 Barrel
5 Ridge Batten
6 Air Outlet
7 Ridge Bracket
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
Spacer
Option 2: Ridge batten with spacers
Nail
Option 1: Ridge batten with air outlet
13 HIP
CUTTING AND
BENDING TILES
The basic measurement is taken from
the last corrugation of the bottom
corner of the last tile, to the spacers
on the hip tile batten. When installing
the hip without the use of spacers,
the width of the air outlet has to be
deducted from the measurement.
Measure and mark the required
measurements taken from the roof on
the tiles with chalk or similar, ensuring
that the matching corrugation of the
overlapping tile to be cut is taken as
the measurement starting point. This
forms the Bending Line.
Add the height of the hip batten
projection above the tile line to the
bending line measurement to obtain
the Cutting Line.
Hip Batten
Last matching corrugation
Bending Line
Cutting Line
Basic dimension
Spacer
Height of Hip Batten projection
Bending Line
Cutting Line
Each tile should supply two cut

pieces, leaving minimal wastage.
Cut and bend the tiles according
to the measurements determined
above:
1. Flatten both up-stands of the tile
where it is to be cut. This will make
cutting easier.
2. Cut the tile along the marked
Cutting Line using the guillotine, hand
shears or metal cutting saw (refer to
page 4; IMPORTANT/ Cutting with a
Saw).
3. Bend the tile using a short tile
bender.
4. When making a gap for the air
outlet without the use of spacers
(refer to page 33; HIP/ Installation),
the upstand of the tile must be bent
so that it makes a step.
13 HIP
Installation
14
Fix all the cut tiles by nailing through

the small bend on the turn up into the
hip batten. This will leave a space for
ventilation (refer to page 10; ROOF
STRUCTURE/ Ventilation space).
An air outlet can also be ensured
by installing spacers (refer to page
13; BATTENS/ Hip batten). When
installing the hip using spacers, nail
through the turn up and through
the spacer. Add one or more nails
through the front edge into the tile
batten, starting from the bottom
course.
The barrels are fixed from the top
using screws or nails into the hip
batten. The position of the fasteners
should be at the end of the barrel
(at the overlap).
Intersection drawing of Option 1
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
4 Barrel
5 Hip Batten
6 Air Outlet
7 Hip Bracket
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
14 Ventilation space
Spacer
Option 2: Hip batten with spacers
Nail
Option 1: Hip batten with air outlet
14 BOX BARGE
CUTTING AND
BENDING TILES
Before the installation of the Box
Barge, it is essential that the edge
of the end tile is turned up against
the barge batten (refer to page 12;
BATTENS/ Gable). For measuring,
cutting and bending the tiles, follow
the same procedure as at the hips
(refer to page 32; HIP/ Cutting and
Bending Tiles).
Cut and bend the tiles according to
the measurements:
1. Flatten both up stands of the tile
where it is to be cut. This will make
cutting easier.
Gable Batten
Cutting Line
Bending Line
Last matching corrugation
Basic dimension
Height of Gable Batten projection

cutting line using the guillotine, hand
page 4; IMPORTANT/Cutting with a
Saw).
bender.
14 BOX BARGE
Installation
17 15 16
14
Tiles are cut, bent and fastened

in place, nailing the turn up to the
gable batten.
Begin by laying the
at the eave and
tack the barge
place, working up
board. The overlap
100 mm.
Box Barges
temporarily
covers in
the barge
should be
Ventilation Space
Box Barge
Gable Batten
Barge Board
10
0
Adjust the Box Barges in a straight

line and fix them using nails or
screws. Note that the fasteners need
to be near the bottom edge of the
Box Barge to ensure that the bottom
edge is firmly positioned against
the barge board.
14
15
16
17
mm
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
14 BOX BARGE
BOX BARGE END
1. Mark the required measurements
(indicated by the blue lines) on the Box
Barge (Step 1). These measurements
are universal to all roof pitches.
Step 1: Left view
100 m
25 m
m
75 mm
2. Cut the Box Barge along the Cutting

line (solid blue line) using hand shears.
Using right and left handed shears can
make cutting easier (Step 2).
3. Bend the Box Barge along the
Bending line (dotted blue line) (Step
3 to Step 5).
25
m
mm
15 mm
10
0
Step 1: Right view
25 m
Step 2: Left view
Step 3: Left view

Step 4
90
90
90
Step 3: Right view
Step 2: Right view
Step 5
10
90
14 BOX BARGE
BOX BARGE END
Option 1: The nose of the tile at the
junction with the barge batten is close
to the eaves batten (first batten).
Option 1: Step 1
Option 1: Step 2
1. Place the Box Barge End in its final

position and mark the bending line
against the Eaves Flashing (Step 1).
2. Add 15 mm to the bending line and
draw the cutting line (Step 1).
90
3. Cut and bend the Box Barge End

into its final shape (Step 2, Step 3).
position (Step 4).
15 m
Option 1: Step 3
Option 1: Step 4
Option 2: Step 1
Option 2: Step 2
Option 2: Step 4
Option 2: Step 5
Option 2: The nose of the tile at the

junction with the barge batten is not
close to the eaves batten.
1. Place the Box Barge End on top of
the tile, mark the cutting line from the
nose of the tile and cut the Box Barge
End along the cutting line (Step 1).
position and mark the bending line
against the Eaves Flashing (Step 2).
4. Add 15 mm to the bending line and
draw the cutting line (Step 2).
5. Cut and bend the Box Barge End
into its final shape (Step 3, Step 4).
position (Step 5).
Option 2: Step 3
90
15 m
15 VALLEY
CUTTING AND BENDING
TILES
40
Bending Line
Cutting Line
The basic measurement is taken from

the last corrugation of the bottom
corner of the last tile, to the end of
the tile battens along the front edge
of the batten. Allow for tolerance in fit
when measuring.
Measure and mark the tile with the
measurements taken from the roof
ensuring the matching corrugation of
the overlapping tile to be cut is taken
as the measure starting point. This
forms the Bending Line.
50
Add 40 mm to the Bending Line on

the back edge of the tile and 50 mm
to the Bending Line on the nose of
the tile to obtain the Cutting Line.
Each tile should supply two cut
pieces leaving minimal wastage.
Cut and bend the tiles according
to the measurements determined
above.
1. Flattening both up-stands of the
tile where the tile is to be cut will
make cutting easier.
cutting line using the guillotine, hand
page 4; IMPORTANT/ Cutting with a
Saw).
bender.
15 VALLEY
Installation
30 10
9 14
Cut and bend the tiles at the

Valley as straight as possible to
obtain a straight line. The last
tile should be nailed into the tile
batten as close to the batten end
as practicable. Never nail into
the Valley gutter.
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
3 Ventilation
Space Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
10 Valley
14 Ventilation Space
30 Clip
16 WALL FLASHING
Great care is needed where the
roof surface joins a vertical wall. It is
essential to bend the ends of the tiles
under the flashing. For measuring,
cutting and bending, the tiles follow
the same procedure as the Box Barges
(refer to page 34; BOX BARGE/ Cutting
and Bending Tiles).
1. WALL FLASHING AT A JUNCTION
WITH FINISHED FACADE
Where the roof surface joins a finished
facade, use a custom made flashing
that will allow the junction of the
flashing and the render to be sealed
with a sealant. It is also possible to
bend the top edge of the side flashing.
In this case, there is no need to use
additional custom made flashing.
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
14
3 21 24 22 25 23
2
8
9
21
22
23
24
25
Side Flashing
Render
Warmth Insulation
Purpose Made Side Flashing
Sealant
16 WALL FLASHING
2. WALL FLASHING AT A JUNCTION
WITH AN UNFINISHED FACADE
If the facade is not finished, leave a
part of the roof near to the facade
uncovered. Install a purpose made
flashing on the bottom end of the
facade and make the facade before
finalising the roof covering. Use sealant
on the junction of the render and the
Side Wall Starter Flashing.
Do not nail the tile to the wall. Fix the
side flashing to the wall ensuring that
it is firmly in place and straight.
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
14
21 26 25 22 23
2
8
9
21 Side Flashing
22 Render
23 Warmth Insulation
25 Sealant
26 Side Wall Starter Flashing
17 TOP WALL FLASHING

Where the roof/wall junction runs
horizontally, the principles of ventilation
are the same as at a ridge. It is essential
to bend the ends of tiles under the
flashing (refer to page 30; RIDGE/Cutting
and Bending Tiles).
Install a thinner support batten at the
ridge when the top course is less than
the full width (refer to page 31; RIDGE/
Installation).
For measuring, cutting and bending
tiles, follow the same procedure as
the ridges (refer to page 30; RIDGE/
Cutting and Bending Tiles).
If the facade is not finished, leave a part
of the roof near the facade uncovered.
Install a purpose made flashing on the
bottom end of the facade and make
the facade before finalising the roof
coverage. Use sealant on the junction
of the render and the Top Wall Starter
Flashing.
Where the roof surface joins
a finished facade, use a custom made
flashing that will allow the junction
between the flashing and the render
to be sealed with a sealant (refer
to page 38; WALL FLASHING).
19 25 22 23
20
21
18
2
1
3
8
9
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
18 Support Batten
19 Top Wall Starter Flashing
20 Top Wall Spacer
21 Side Flashing
22 Render
23 Warmth Insulation
25 Sealant
18 MILANO RIDGE WALL FLASHING

INSTALLATION
Install a thinner support batten at
the ridge when the top course is
less than the full width (refer page
31; RIDGE/ Installation). Cut tile approximately 30 mm from the ridge
batten. The flat on the back of the
tile then needs to be turned up approximately 25 mm. This brings the
tile shape back to its shaped profile and provides a barrier against
any wind-driven rain. Install Milano
Ridge Wall Flashing. The flashing is fixed from the top into the
top course tile using screws and
by nailing through the small bend
on the turn up into the ridge batten. When installing the ridge using spacers, nail through the turn
up and through the spacer (refer to
page 31; RIDGE/ Installation). The
barrels are fixed from the top using
screws or nails.
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
4 Barrel
5 Ridge Batten
6 Air Outlet Opening
29 18 8
7 Ridge Bracket
8 Underlay
9 Rafter
29 Milano Ridge Wall Flashing
Nail
19 CHIMNEY FLASHING
The Chimney Flashing may be
installed as per traditional roofing
practice, using aluminium or zinc
coated flashings. It is made in 4
parts: front, back and left and right
sides.
27
27
It is essential to adequately prepare

the supports for all parts of the
chimney. The back should rest on
a board of approx. 2 cm thickness.
The ends of the tile battens on both
sides of the chimney should be
notched approx. 2 cm so that the
left and the right sides of the flashing
form a good fit.
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
9 Rafter
27 Chimney Flashing
The front of the chimney flashing should rest on the

first row of tiles under the chimney. Bend the tiles
down along the upper stand of the side flashings.
19 CHIMNEY FLASHING
1
27
27 28 9
1 Tile
2 Tile Batten
9 Rafter
27 Chimney Flashing
28 Board
20 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
VENTS, ANTENNA OUTLETS
Position Vents and Antenna outlets below tiles at the
sides. Nail them as shown on the drawing. Avoid
nailing into plastic.
Nail
Nail
Nail
Nail
Nail
It is important to securely seal all the openings in FElt penetration sleeve
the underlay around any ventilation pipes that may
penetrate the underlay. Special adhesive tape can be Installing a felt penetration sleeve will achieve better
protection.
used to securely seal these openings.
1. Mark where the opening is to be made in the
underlay.
2. Cut the underlay.
3. Fix the Penetration Sleeve into the bottom of the tile
battens using nails or screws.
4. Use sealant at the junction of the underlay and the
Felt Penetration Sleeve.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
ROOF ESCAPE WINDOW
Fix the escape window through its timber frame into
the batten construction using screws. Avoid nailing
into plastic.
Nail
Nail
PLATFORM, STEPS
Install the base plate first, then drill the holes into the
tile and install the tile. Finally install the platform or
steps.
Platform
Steps
Washer
Washer
21 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORK SITE

ESTIMATING MATERIALS
Estimating the number of accessories required
The following outlines some simple methods for 1. Box Barges: determine the length of the barges.
Divide the lineal coverage per accessory (i.e. 1.9
estimating the quantity of tiles and accessories
m) to calculate the number of units required.
required for a roof.
Side
Flashings/Flat
Sheets:
determine
AHI Roofing can also assist with estimating and 2.
the overall length of flashing required.
provide further technical information or assistance.
Divide by the lineal coverage per flashing
unit (i.e. 1.9 m) to calculate the number
of flashing units required.
Estimating the quantity of tiles required
A simple method for determining the quantity of tiles 3. Barrels 190: determine the length of the ridge
and hips. Divide the lineal coverage by 0.41 m to
required is:
calculate the number of Barrels required.
1. To calculate Tile, Shake and Shingle profiles,
multiply the surface area of the roof by 2.2. For
Milano Tiles, multiply by 2.3.
Determining the quantity of nails required

An example using Gerard Classic Tile:

roof size 578 m2 x 2.2 tiles/m2 = 1271 tiles.
Add 3-5 % to the quantity for gable roofs.
Add 8-10 % to the quantity for more complex roofs

(with valleys or hips).
Storing material
For every 22 m2 of roof area the following will be

required:
2. We recommend you build in a wastage factor 1 kg of nails (1 kg is app. 300 nails).
using the following guidelines.
This calculation covers both tile and accessory
requirements.
Tiles and accessories should be stored in a dry, wellventilated area, away from damp.
Notes
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INSTALLATION MANUAL

WELCOME TO THE GERARD ROOFS

GERARD ROOFS TRADEMARK

17 TOP WALL FLASHING

18 MILANO RIDGE WALL FLASHING

2 1 ManaGeMenT oF THe WorK SITe

CUTTiNG with a SAW

Close-up of the label

METAL ROOF ATTACHMENT

METAL CUTTING SAW

METAL CUTTING BLADE

Length of cover: 1250 mm

Length of cover: 1250 mm

Length of cover: 1260 mm

Length of cover: 1215 mm

barrel moulded end 190

Y-HIP 190 15-30

Y-HIP 190 30-45

aNGLE TRIM END

MILANO RIDGE/WALL FLASHING

flat sheEt 400

ROOF ESCAPE WINDOW

The harmful effects of condensation and ice damming

6 LAYING THE UNDERLAY

Option 1: Ridge batten - installation with bracket

Rafters can be set at various centres depending on

NOTE: If necessary, larger battens may be used.

Install the top hip batten onto the ridge-hip bracket

Install eaves protection flashing underneath the

To provide an air outlet (refer to page 10; ROOF

Option 1: Hip batten - installation with bracket

Option 1: Protection flashing going behind the gutter

Option 2: Hip batten - installation with batten understructure

Option 2: Protection flashing going into the gutter

Measure and construct the valley very

Ensure that the tile battens end at the

BATTEN SPACING FOR SENATOR SHINGLES

Name of the profile

Classic and Heritage

* Battenning for Senator Shingles requires the use of

Senator Shingles only interlock one way; they are laid

n Installation Manual Page

Roman Installation Manual Page

Nail the eaves flashing from the

1. Place the full tile in the long tile bending attachment,

Install a thinner support batten at

Intersection drawing of Option 1

Option 2: Ridge batten with spacers

Option 1: Ridge batten with air outlet

Last matching corrugation

Height of Hip Batten projection

Each tile should supply two cut

Fix all the cut tiles by nailing through

Intersection drawing of Option 1

Last matching corrugation

2. Cut the tile along the marked

Tiles are cut, bent and fastened

Adjust the Box Barges in a straight

Step 1: Left view