Decra Roof Systems Ltd

Unit 3
Faraday Centre
Faraday Road
Crawley, West Sussex
RH10 9PX
Tel: 01293 545 058
Fax: 01293 562 709
Web: www.decra.co.uk
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DECRA
®

Roofing System

The Way Forward for Roofing

 Decra Roof Systems
Introduction

2 Decra Roof Systems was Extensive product range

founded in the UK and Ireland Decra operates a policy of continual product

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

lightweight roof tile – colour finishes - with bespoke colours available to

the Decra tile. order, (dependant upon quantities). Finishes are

ceramically glazed for long term colour stability.

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,

benefits of: ventilation systems, eaves protection systems, warm

n Easy handling roof insulated tile support systems and the Icopal
rainwater system.
n Fast installation

n Exceptional durability Unique, comprehensive guarantee

n Low maintenance Decra’s products are developed and manufactured

to ISO 9001 and covered by British Board of
Decra tiles comprise a core of galvanised steel with
Agrément certificates. They are also supplied with a
a multi-layered protective coating and granular finish,
unique 30 year guarantee covering not just the tiles
offering the appearance of traditional clay or
but the complete weather security of the entire roof.
concrete pantiles combined with exceptional
performance characteristics. Decra also offers a comprehensive service guarantee
to ensure all customer enquiries are handled
Since their introduction, Decra tiles have been
competently, efficiently and reliably.
proven on all types of building, in new-build and
refurbishment projects and in all climates across the
globe, from the sub zero temperatures and high
winds of Canada to the extreme heat, humidity and
salt laden environment of areas such as the
Maldives.

Decra tiles are now by far the most popular

lightweight tile in the world, manufactured in four
continents and sold in over 70 countries. The
number of Decra tiles installed in the UK and Ireland
exceeds ten million square metres (the equivalent of
around 155,000 average terraced houses)

A member of the Icopal Group
Decra is a member of the Icopal Group, a leader in
Introduction
Our manufacturing plant Decra a/s has
been honoured with the special EU 3
award for occupational safety and

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health.
the European construction industry for almost 130
years. The Group is the world’s largest supplier of
stone-coated, steel-based roofing tiles and, in
Europe, has two giant manufacturing plants to
guarantee product supply. In addition, the Group is
one of the world’s largest manufacturers of roofing
felts, and produces the high performance Icopal
rainwater system for durable and highly efficient roof
drainage.

Our manufacturing plants have more than 3,357

employees at 77 offices and 27 production sites
located in the UK, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway,
Poland, Slovakia, Sweden and the USA.

One of our manufacturing plants Decra a/s has been

honoured with the special EU award for occupational
safety and health. This prestigious award was
conferred in Bilbao, Spain, by The European Agency
for Safety and Health at Work in connection with the
events of The European Week for Safety and Health
at Work in November 2003.

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.
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Decra supplies not just the products shown
below, but the finest care packages tailored
to the individual needs and preferences of
the professional specifier and, consequently,
the owner of the building.
Our 30-year weather security guarantee on
the whole roof comes as standard and
automatically.
But, depending on what further risks you
want to eliminate, there are three other,
unique service packages that can include
insurance backed guarantees and protection
against latent defects.

Decra Tiles
Decra offers a choice of six tile profiles, available in a wide range of colours.

Risk Elimination Services Page 6

BronzeSpec, SilverSpec and GoldSpec. Three superior service
offerings designed to nullify risks at a level you choose.

Decra Classic Page 34 Ventilation Systems Page 58

Offering the traditional Classic profile and appearance.
Decra Plus Tile Page 38
The same profile as Decra Classic, but twice as thick to
provide exceptional strength and impact resistance.
Decra Stratos Page 42
A simple, linear accented design, which in grey provides the
appearance of a slate roof.
Decra Oberon Page 46
Offers the same mellow appearance as traditional, natural clay
plain tiles, but at a fraction of the weight and with the
additional benefit of exceptional strength and security.
Parctile Page 50
A distinctive modern, angular design.
Decra Elegance Page 54
The Decra Elegance tiles smooth, high lustre finish
provides a unique opportunity to explore and
exploit the pure fluid design integrity of steel.
Integrated eaves, ridge, hip and tile ventilation units provide
simple and effective solutions for roof ventilation to Building
Regulation requirements.
Underlays and Membranes Page 60
Includes Decra 700 Breather membrane and a choice of high
performance polyethylene underlays.
Eaves Protection Systems Page 62
Highly UV resistant, polymeric eaves protection systems.
Offering a robust and durable alternative to underlay at eaves,
in line with the recommendations of BS 5534: 2003 (Code of
Practice for Slating and Tiling).
Warm Roof Insulated Tile Support Systems Page 63
Providing combined tile support and built in insulation to
Building Regulations requirements. Enables faster construction
with lower installation costs and it’s advanced composite
design virtually eliminates the potential for construction defects
to occur.
Icopal Rainwater System Page 64
Plastisol coated steel system in traditional half round profile.
Offers great strength, durability, vandal resistance and almost
no maintenance requirements.
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Icopal rainwater system 64 ESTIMATING AND ORDERING 124 5
Tools 66 n Estimating services

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Roofing solutions and 125
specification services 6
Properties and performance 67 n Estimating services 126
Summary of specification services 8
n Estimating 130
DESIGN GUIDE 72
Insurance backed guarantees 9
n Ordering and delivering 129
Design & installation considerations 73
Comprehensive technical support 10
n New build 74
Decra product guarantee 12 SITEWORK 130
n Refurbishment projects 74 Safety and CDM risk assessment 132
Decra service promise 14
n Flat to pitched roof conversions 74 Transport, handling, storage 133
n Exposure and wind loading
CASE STUDIES 16
74 Using Decra tools 134
For all climates and conditions 16 n Low pitched roofs 74 n Forming a top upstand 134
The right choice for: n Cut edges 74 n Forming a side upstand 135
n Housebuilding 18 n Specification writing 74 n Forming a raking cut at
n Local authority, housing n Tile bonding options 75
Hips & Valleys 135
association & public
buildings 20 n Underlays & breather membranes 75
NOTES 136
n Retail development 22 n Tile battens 76
ENQUIRY FORM 140
Re-roofing a low pitch school roof 24 n Control of Condensation 78
INDEX 142
Flat to pitch roof conversion 26 Design & installation detailing
New build housing 28 n Eaves 84
Modular social housing n Tile ventilators 88
residential development 30
n Verges/Gables 90
PRODUCT GUIDE 32 n Abutments at sides & top edges 92
Overview 32 n Ridges – unventilated 96
Products and accessories 33 n Ridges – ventilated 98
n Decra Classic 34 n Monopitch ridges – unventilated 102
n Decra Plus Tile 38 n Monopitch ridges – ventilated 102
n Decra Stratos 42 n Hips – unventilated 104
n Decra Oberon 46 n Hips – ventilated 106
n Parctile 50 n Valleys 108
n Decra Elegance 54 n Velux windows 110
DecraVent ventilation systems 58 n Vertical tiling 114
Underlays, membranes n Mansards & changes in pitch 116
and associated accessories 60
n Gas flue ridges 118
Eaves protection systems 62
n Icopal rainwater systems 120
Warm roof insulated
tile support system 63
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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.

This is our standard Provides Provides

specification and
support package.
Standard to us, but
demonstrably a unique and
superior service to that offered by any other
manufacturer of lightweight roof tiles.
We can provide a detailed Decra project
specification, with all specification clauses
cross referenced to current codes of
practices and standards. This specification
package will also include a list of local Decra
Contractor Partners and Decra Registered
Contractors, all of which have been trained
by Decra’s directly employed training officers
to ensure the quality of their workmanship.
Professional specifiers also have the choice
of our SilverSpec or GoldSpec service.
Select one of these and we will make a
guaranteed commitment to you that must be
unequalled in the industry – before, during
and after completion of your project. All we
ask in return is for your commitment to
specify Decra.
all the
benefits of
Decra’s
BronzeSpec service
PLUS
Decra’s trained technical support team will
liaise closely with your appointed Decra
contractor prior to and during the installation
of your roof to ensure it is of the highest
quality. On completion, a full report will be
produced for you confirming the quality of
workmanship, and we will continue to
monitor the quality and condition of the roof
for the next 30 years.
the
ultimate in
protection for
your client’s
investment for the next 30 years.
Provides all the benefits of Decra
BronzeSpec and SilverSpec service
PLUS
Decra Roof Systems products are certified
as an approved roof covering within the
Alliance Warranty Management scheme,
through which an enhanced FSA regulated,
insurance based warranty is available to our
clients. To comply with the scheme it will be
necessary for our clients to use an AWM
approved Decra Contractor Partner for the
installation.
As an audited and approved member of the
Alliance Warranty Management scheme we
are able to introduce to you a unique
package of:
n Warranty audit schemes,
n FSA regulated insurance backed
guarantees

n Latent defects guarantees.

Decra Roof Systems is prepared – and equipped – to confront all these issues with confidence.
facts of a construction project,
winning solution from Decra
Decra Roof Systems has in our opinion
one of the most reliable roof tiles in the
marketplace, with a proven 30 year
track record of success. Our quality of
product and manufacturing systems
are second to none. We can talk for
hours about how our product is better
than our competitors.
HOWEVER, quality of product alone
WILL NOT save you or your client from
a bad job, nor from the loss of
reputation, the liability of incorrect
design or from the cost of rectification.
Why do construction projects
go wrong?
Construction projects rarely go wrong due
to the roof tile itself, roof tiles are relatively
inert and their performance only becomes
an issue when a contractor has installed
them.
Problems occur due to;
n Skills shortages, the use of labour
untrained in the application of metal tile
systems and their integration with other
roofing components.
n Poor supervision leading to incorrect
installation.
n Vague or poorly detailed specification left
to the interpretation of an individual
installer (often the least trained member
of the construction team).
n Incorrect specification (inappropriate
detailing and failure to comply with
building regulations and codes of
practice).
We have formulated exclusive solutions to eliminate all risk in roof ownership for you and your clients.
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Why create problems for
yourself by specifying just
a roof tile
Managing Risk: Incorrect Installation Most manufacturers understandably will not
Prior to completion of the roof; reputable honour guarantees and warranties when
roofing contractors are normally willing to their product has been incorrectly installed;
rectify faults in their workmanship, but this once again this leaves the building owner to
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
couldn’t get it right the first time, where
trade, who pays for the rectification of a
have they now acquired the necessary skills
problem roof.
to get it right on a second attempt”.
How long has the roof tile manufacturer
After the completion of the roof; reputable
been trading? Are you being offered long
roofing contractors are normally willing to
guarantees and warranties from a company
rectify faults in their workmanship, however
that has only been trading for a short while?
if this contractor has ceased to trade, the
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
the contractor has changed the cost of transparent with sufficient backing to
rectification may still lies with the building honour a claim?
owner.
What happens if there is a change of
Managing Risk: Manufacturers ownership in the roof tile manufacturer or
Guarantees & Warranties a name company name change, Is the
Whilst many manufacturers offer long term guarantee and warranty till valid?
material guarantees and warranties they do (often this is not the case).
not inspect or audit the project on a regular
basis, regular being weekly. This can be
viewed by clients as a weakness in the
warranty, as most problems which occur
with system installations are usually a direct
result of poor workmanship, or poor
understanding of the requirements needed
to meet building regulations.
 Summary of Specification Services
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1. Technical literature.
2. Decra Direct Website Technical/CAD
Library.
3. Free Estimating Service.
4. Local technical support from
Decra’s technical services team.
Decra’s trained technical support
team will also:
5. Carry out a full survey and complete
a comprehensive report to provide the
solutions that are necessary for a
trouble-free roof.
6. Provide a customised project
specification covering every aspect of
the roofing process.
7. Provide assistance in liaising with
planning departments.
8. Value Engineering and Budget
Costings.
9. Access to a trained network of
Decra Contractor Partners and Decra
Registered Contractors.
In addition, Decra Roof Systems will
provide you with:
10. A no quibble 30 year weather
security guarantee.
Conditions:
1. All we require is for you to defend our
product against product substitution by
products of a lesser specification, which are
backed by lower service and support.
2. We do not insist on your choice of installer
BUT we strongly recommend the use of a Decra
Registered Contractors or Decra Contractor
Partner. What benefit is there for you or your
client to use untrained or unregulated Decra
installers?
If there are problems caused by poor installation
by contractors, who are not Decra Registered
Contractors or Decra Contractor Partners, we
reserve the right to make a charge for site visits
and written rectification reports.
However, in the unlikely event that there is any
problem with the product we have supplied to
you, we will naturally make no charge for site
visits or for rectification of the problem.
All of the benefits of the Decra
BronzeSpec service:
PLUS
Decra Contractor Partner Liaison
service including;
1. Project technical briefing meetings
with your appointed Decra contractor
and with any other members of the
project team who wish to attend.
2. Full review of any non-standard
detailing or unique facets of your roof
and, where necessary, arrange
supplementary training for the
installers.
3. If necessary, create mock-up
structures of unique interfaces at the
Decra Training Centre. In addition,
Decra Roof Systems will also provide
you with:
4. Project Completion Report.
5. Provide a comprehensive O & M
handover manual.
6. Ongoing 5 yearly inspections of the
completed roof and a comprehensive
condition report for the next 30 years.
Conditions:
1. All we require is for you to defend our
product against product substitution by
products of a lesser specification, which are
backed by lower service and support.
2. Availability of Decra SilverSpec service is
dependent on this service being applied for as
early as possible in the specification process
(i.e. NOW).
3. To receive the benefits of the Decra
SilverSpec it is a condition that your appointed
installer must be selected from our list of Decra
Registered Contractors and Decra Contractor
Partners.
All of the benefits of the Decra’s
BronzeSpec and SilverSpec services:
PLUS
Enhanced FSA regulated, insurance
based warranty delivered to you under
the Alliance Warranty Management QA+
banner.
What is QA+? It is in effect an Insurance
Backed Guarantee for installed systems
including materials and labour,
independently insurance backed, with
access to it only available through
audited technical accreditation. AWM’s
unparalleled efficiency is based on the
strength and integrity of its absolute
commitment to the provision of quality
through a rigid pre-site and on-site
quality assessment and auditing
programme, which cannot be fudged or
taken lightly by any party to the project.
A range of services is offered:
n QA+
n QA+Latent Gold
n QA+ Insurance Backed Guarantee
Scheme (valid for 10 years following
practical completion of the works).
n QA+ Independent Audit Warranty –
Not Insured
Conditions:
1. Availability of insurance is dependent on
approval by our insurers. For such insurances to
be available they need to be applied for as early
as possible in the specification process (i.e. NOW).
2. To receive the benefits of the Decra GoldSpec it
is a condition that your appointed installer must be
an AWM approved Decra Contractor Partner.
Important Note: For comprehensive
information on AWM and the QA+ Insurance
Product portfolio please contact Decra’s
Technical Department, who will arrange a
meeting between yourselves and AWM and
the scheme’s insurers, Oval Insurance
Broking Ltd.
The risk-reducing services of
Alliance Warranty Management
The Alliance has an invitation only
membership comprising leading
companies within the roofing and
cladding industry.
Membership is based on industry-
leading recognition, manufacturing
expertise and strong quality
management, and each member has to
submit to a stringent technical audit
before admission.
QA+ is the brand name of a group of AWM
products and is a guarantee for installed
systems, and includes both materials and
labour. It is independently insurance backed,
with access to it only available through
audited technical accreditation. AWM
provides this accreditation and is totally
committed to the provision of quality not
only through this accreditation, but also
through a thorough and regular on-site
quality assessment and auditing
programme.
However, QA+ is more than just an
insurance backed guarantee. Quality
assessors will be auditing on site at regular
intervals throughout the project. Every visit
will require a Quality Plan and Site Audit
form that will be completed, agreed, and
signed off by each party represented on the
site, including the general contractor. Other
issues, including acoustics, Part L & J of the
Building Regulations and fire regulations, will
all be considered – as the design requires –
at every stage and at every visit.
QA+ Latent Gold
Latent Gold is a unique latent defect insurance
designed for commercial properties. This is a result of
a commercial partnership involving LABC Services,
Oval Insurance Broking Limited and Allianz Global
Risks, the underwriters.
What does Latent Gold Cover?
Latent Gold provides protection to building owners,
occupiers and other parties that may have an interest
in any newly constructed commercial property.
The cover protects against damage, or the threat of
collapse, due to a defect in the structure of the
building that remains undiscovered at the date of
practical completion of the building.
Policy cover applies for 10 or 12 years and protects
against:
1. Defective design
2. Defective workmanship
3. Defective materials
How does the QA+ Latent Gold differ from the
QA+ Insurance Backed Guarantee?
The QA+ Latent Gold guarantee applies to any new
build commercial property, insures the structure of the
building and protects against damage resulting from
inherent defects.
Cover for the QA+ Insurance Backed Guarantee will
apply to the roofing and/or cladding elements of a
property following the contractor ceasing to trade.
QA+ Insurance Backed Guarantee
AWM, in partnership with Oval Insurance Broking
Limited, has negotiated an exclusive Insurance Backed
Guarantee available to all contracts utilising the AWM
audit procedure.
Such is the insurer’s confidence in the AWM process,
they will provide an Insurance Backed Guarantee for
roofing and cladding
works for 10 years following practical completion of
the works.
The AWM audit is designed to provide a defect free
product at completion, but the Insurance Backed
Guarantee provides further comfort against:
1. Damage caused by defects arising from poor
workmanship.
2. Damage caused by defects arising from defective
materials.
3. Damage resulting from defects in the design.
4. Non-compliance with Part L of the Building
Regulations.
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Cover is provided should the original contractor cease
to trade at any point during the 10 years following
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Important questions and answers on the QA+
Insurance Backed Guarantee Scheme.
1. Does the QA+ Guarantee cover the
contractor’s workmanship?
YES. The QA+ Guarantee Scheme is a guarantee that
covers against defective workmanship of the installing
contractor.
The guarantee also protects against defective materials
and defective design.
2. If it includes workmanship, is it independently
insurance backed?
YES. The QA+ guarantee is independently insured and
is administered by Oval Insurance Broking Limited,
who are authorised and regulated by The Financial
Services Authority.
3. What is covered?
QA+ Insurance Backed Guarantee provides insurance
against defective workmanship, materials or design in
the event that the installing contractor has ceased to
trade. The guarantee goes on to include non-
compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations.
The cover applies for a 10-year period following
practical completion of the works.
4. Can any contractor apply for a QA+
Guarantee?
NO. Only AWM/Oval audited and insurer approved
contractors can apply for a QA+ Guarantee.
Application to AWM/Oval must take place before work
commences on site.
5. Can any product be used within a QA+
Guarantee?
NO. Only products and companies like Decra that
have been subjected to a quality audit and are
members of the QA+ Scheme can be used within a
QA+ Guarantee installation. Any products used within
the installation, which have not been audited or
approved, will invalidate the insurance cover.
6. Is the project quality audited and inspected?
YES. Every QA+ Guarantee project is monitored on a
regular basis, not only to ensure full compliance but
also to assist the installers.
7 Is there a requirement to maintain the roof after
completion?
YES. The greatest single advantage to conducting roof
inspections early and often is to identify problems, or
potential problems, at an early stage. Deficiencies in
design, materials and workmanship may not be
obvious at the completion of a roofing project; it may
take a little time for such a deficiency to become
apparent. Industry experience shows that the majority
of deficiencies will become evident within the first two
or three years.
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Comprehensive technical support
10 Decra, the UK and Ireland's leading
lightweight roofing system, is backed by
comprehensive technical support,
offering you expert advice and
information at every stage of a project –
from initial concept through to
completion and planned maintenance.
Technical literature
A full range of literature and associated
items regarding every aspect of the Decra
system, is available from Decra Technical
Services:
n Product information and technical data.
n Sample Decra tiles – to aid product
selection.
n WLC, LCA & environmental reports.
n CAD drawings.
n Project specific specification writing.
n Decra Technical Services online containing
CAD drawings library and technical
information.
Nationwide support team
Decra has a nationwide team of technical
experts on hand to provide advice in your
office or on site. For local technical support
for your current project and any future
requirements, we can arrange for one of our
technical advisers to contact you.
CPD
Decra fully supports CPD. Regular Decra
CPD seminars are arranged for all
construction professionals. To arrange a
seminar, contact the Technical Services
Department.
Decra training
A successful roof is only possible when it is
fitted by skilled, trained operatives. That is
why Decra invests in training.
At our purpose built training centre at Decra
Headquarters in Crawley we offer courses
throughout the year both for newcomers to
the Decra system and for those wishing to
‘refresh’ their skills. With roof assemblies just
a few feet off the ground, training can be
given safely at all times, whatever the
weather.
Following a recent audit carried out by
Carrillion we have implemented a structured
training plan, featuring a syllabus that
provides a mechanism for continuous
improvement and improved quality of
workmanship.
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The training centre also acts as a design DecraDirect

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facility, enabling us to first engineer
DecraDirect is our online information
theoretical solutions to problems and then
resource centre for the Decra Roofing
develop them into real world, constructional
System. DecraDirect is available from
mock-ups. This gives designers far greater
the Decra website at www.decra.co.uk
assurance than computer modelling ever
and gives you access to:
can.

n A comprehensive library of CAD

Working closely with designers and
drawings for the complete range of
contractors, our aim is always to provide
Decra Roof System tiles and
solutions that maintain the designer’s
accessories. The drawings are available
freedom and ability to be innovative, and
for download in the following formats:
help installers put the design into practice
soundly and efficiently. n AutoCad DWG.

Visit Decra n DXF.

Decra has a completely open door policy.
Visitors are always welcome at our n MiniCad version 7 MCD.

headquarters and warehouse in Crawley,

n As Acrobat files.
announced or unannounced, during our
normal working hours of 8.30 am to 5.15
n Decra technical information library,
pm, Monday to Friday.
including information on:
Ordering and delivery
n Tile properties and performance. n CDM regulations.
All Decra roofing materials are available
directly from Decra. To order, simply contact n External testing and independent n New products.
our dedicated sales office. certification of the Decra Roof System.
n Your local Decra Technical Adviser
With our investment in high stock levels, n Decra project specification services. (with contact details).
almost all orders can be supplied directly
n Standard NBS clauses. n Members of the Decra Contractor
from the warehouse. This enables us to
Partner Scheme.
provide a maximum delivery time of 4
working days; 2 working days is typical.

Orders can be collected with 4 working

Decra Sales and Technical Services
hours notice. Our call and collect service is Prompt assistance for all technical enquiries:
open from Monday to Friday
8.30am – 5.00pm.
Telephone: 01293 545058
Fax: 01293 562709
Email: technical@decra.co.uk
Email: sales@decra.co.uk
Web: www.decra.co.uk
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Decra product guarantee

12 Understanding roofing product
guarantees is no fun! We’re well aware
of the sheer volume of claims from
different manufacturers and
distributors … with no real back-up to
suggest that you can believe in one
product more than any other.
What happens if the company
goes bust?
This is a very good question as a number of
roofing product manufacturers have done
just that several times over the last 10 years,
each time waiving any liability from the
previous company.
How can Decra make such bold
guarantees?
Because the product and manufacturing
processes really are that good! And there
have been great advancements in
technology that have consistently made our
tiles better and better.

At Decra we feel we have a
responsibility to lay our cards on the
table, tell you what is genuinely
covered, and demonstrate our
commitment to fulfilling our promise. If
you have a question regarding our
guarantee that remains unanswered
after reading the following details,
please call our Technical Support Team
on 01293 545058.
Guaranteed against weather for
30 years
Decra is strongly committed to providing the
highest quality products in the industry and
stand firmly by our guarantee that when
Decra roof tiles have been fitted:
a) The entire roof will remain weatherproof
for 30 years;
b) Any defects due to faulty workmanship
arising in the roof within the first 2 years
will be resolved.
strength and since 1998 we have been
backed by Icopal, a £250,000,000
organisation.
Decra Roof Systems Ltd has operated as Back in the 1970’s Decra’s tiles were much
one entity in the UK and Ireland since 1977. more low tech than today, just basic zinc
Financially it has gone from strength to galvanising with an additional bitumen and
stone coating system applied, these tiles
strength and since 1998 we have been
have proven themselves to be weather
backed by Icopal, a £250,000,000
secure for almost 30 years and are still
organisation.
going strong.
Today’s Decra tiles comprising of state of
What about damage from extreme
the art zinc aluminium galvanising
weather conditions?
encapsulated within multi-layer epoxy,
Another good question as a number of
polyester, acrylic and stone coatings are in
manufacturers will not pay out when
altogether another league. For example, the
damage is done by extreme weather
current galvanising system has been
conditions such as those we all experienced
independently tested and proven to have a
in October 1987. Not so for Decra … if our
protective life-span of 2 to 4 times greater
roof tiles fail to be weatherproof over the
than before.
next 30 years, we will replace them.
Mark Bell says “It would take a corrosive
environment for our tiles not to last at least
Does it really cover the whole roof?
60 years”.
Yes! Once again some roofing guarantees
will only cover the individual tiles
conveniently excluding all the vulnerable
edges of the roofs rather than the whole roof
tile system. Technical Manager, Mark Bell,
with 16 years service, says he doesn’t ever
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.

As Decra’s that good why don’t you
guarantee it for even longer?
Because we are here for the long run, it’s
easy to start a new business and offer
fantastic guarantees. Over the years we
have seen direct competitors come and go
leaving a trail of worthless guarantees and
disappointed customers behind them. Bold
claims are easily made when you have no
eye on the future.
We are by nature prudent in our approach,
its why we’re still here after nearly 30 years,
it’s why our parent company has been
trading for over 100 years and its why you
can trust us. Your roof is one of the most
expensive investments you will make and
it’s the investment that probably shelters
everything else you own. Why gamble?
What happens if the property changes
hands?
A good question, but not one to get excited
about as we place the guarantee on the
property rather than the owner. In this way
we protect your property today and add
value to your property should you choose
to sell it tomorrow.
But will Decra actually pay out when it
comes to the crunch?
Yes! Take a look at the graph on page 69.
It illustrates the percentage of our tiles that
have been found to be defective and
replaced between 1977 and the end of
2003.
And better still, we have never received a
claim for weatherproof failure in any
properly constructed roof with correctly
installed Decra roof tiles.
Decra product guarantee
Terms and conditions of Decra Roof Systems 13
Guarantee
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1. Decra Roof Systems expressly guarantees that
each Decra Tile and tile accessory included in the
roof and fitted in accordance with the Decra Roof
Systems installation instructions and normal
standards of good workmanship, will remain
weatherproof for not less than thirty years from the
date of installation. In the event of a claim under this
guarantee, the obligations of Decra Roof Systems
shall be limited solely to the supply only of
replacement products or of the nearest available
substitute at the time of any claim.
2. The installation contractor named on the
guarantee warrants that defects in the roof fitted to
the above property arising within two years of the
date of installation and caused by faulty
workmanship when fitting the roof shall within a
reasonable time be made good without cost to the
owner.
3. The guarantee shall not apply where the damage
or deterioration complained of is not attributable
solely, in the case of the tile and tile accessory
guarantee, to any defect in the products as supplied,
or in the case of the workmanship guarantee, in the
fitting of the roof.
4. Neither Decra Roof Systems nor the installation
contractor shall, by virtue of their respective
guarantee, be liable for any consequential, indirect or
special loss or damage of any kind whatsoever,
including, but not limited to, damage caused by
leaks.
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.
6. Decra Roof Systems and the installation
contractor must be promptly notified of any
deterioration or other defects in the tiles or roof
giving rise to a claim under the guarantee. Any
claims must be forwarded, in the first instance to
Decra Roof Systems and must be received within
one year from expiry of the guarantee under which
any such claim is made.
7. Any replacement products supplied will be
covered under the guarantee for the period of time, if
any, remaining unexpired at the time of their supply.
8. The guarantee only applies when the tiles have
been installed within the United Kingdom or Republic
of Ireland.
9. The guarantee shall not apply where any damage
or deterioration is due to accident, fire, abnormal
atmospheric pollution, war or act of war, civil
commotion or act of God and, in the case of the tile
and accessory guarantee, to incorrect handling or
installation or use for a purpose for which they were
not designed or not recommended by Decra Roof
Systems.
Decra service promise
Decra service promise
14 At Decra, we are committed to providing
you with a service that is second to
none. The following service guarantees
are the result of a company-wide
initiative and reflect our determination to
make your dealings with us a pleasure.
Our aim is to provide this level of service
during all our working hours – Monday to
Friday 8.30am to 5.15 pm. If you can think of
additional issues that would help you even
more, please speak to any member of the
service team at Decra - Tel: 01293 545058.
When you contact us
We guarantee that…
n We will answer all telephone calls within
5 rings.
n We will not transfer you more than once
unless absolutely necessary.
n You will always get a real person, not a
recorded message.
n You will not be asked to leave a voicemail
message.
n You will not be speaking to a call centre.
n If all of our Sales Support and Technical
Support team are engaged, we promise to
call you back within 2 hours at the very
most.
n We will respond to all written enquiries
within two working days.
n Your name and address will never be sold
on to a 3rd party. Your details
are confidential.
When you require assistance
We guarantee that…
n We will provide you with access to a library
of easy-to-understand technical
documentation, relevant codes of practice
and British Standards.
n We will provide you with a FREE materials
estimating service.
n All estimates will be produced within one
full working day.
n All estimates will not change in price for 6
months.
n Everyone in technical support roles has
both technical experience and ongoing
relevant CPD training to advise you
correctly.
n If you require local technical support it will
be provided on your doorstep within 2
working days by one of our directly
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.
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We guarantee that… n If you have any queries about your new
n With nearly 30 years of experience behind roof, please call our After Sales Service IF YOU ARE HAPPY
us, we will provide a service that is second Team on 0845 1304601 (local call rate
WITH OUR SERVICE -
to none. from any part of the UK).
n With our investment in a high level of TELL SOMEONE ELSE
stocks we offer 100% availability for 98%
ABOUT IT.
of orders.
n You will have a maximum delivery time of 4
clear working days; 2 working days is
typical. IF YOU ARE NOT
n Your delivery will arrive in the morning or
HAPPY WITH OUR
the afternoon, as agreed, of the day
specified. SERVICE - TELL ME!
n You can collect from Decra with four
working hours notice.
n All orders are double checked by a second IAN A MCBAIN
member of Decra’s staff before being
dispatched to you. GENERAL MANAGER,
n In the unlikely event that we make a
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mistake with your order, we will pay
reasonable costs to rectify the situation.
n You can choose from a wide range of
payment options, including credit card,
BACS, electronic transfer, cheque and
banker’s draft. If you wish to pay by a
method not mentioned here, please ask.
Decra lightweight roofing

For all climates and conditions

16 The Decra roofing system is traditional

in appearance, but unburdened by
traditional limitations. The system may
be confidently specified for even the
most exposed weather conditions and
will provide guaranteed, long term
performance.

Exceptional weather resistance

Unlike traditional roof tiles, the Decra system
places no reliance on dead weight to
provide resistance against wind uplift. Decra
roof tiles are secured through both top and
bottom edges into battens. This lateral
positioning of the fixings means that all loads
on these fixings are at 90° to their plane.

Whatever the roof pitch, from 10° to 90°,

Decra tiles provide the highest resistance to
wind uplift, and will shrug off even the worst
of the weather, including gale force winds
with driving rain.
Proven worldwide
Security for the future
Due to climate change, wind loadings in the
UK and Ireland are expected to increase by
5-10%. A BRE Report suggests that, unless
changes are made, additional costs in the
region of £1-2 billion a year could be
In a survey of roofing contractors carried out
by Eternit Slates (Marley Group) in the
aftermath of storms;
n Nearly 60 per cent reported damage to
tiled roofs.

The Decra system has been installed in all
climates and areas of the world, from the
high Himalayas to the Arctic circle, from the
heat of the Equator to the gales and driving
rain of the Shetland Isles. In all cases, Decra
has provided a lasting solution, resistant to
tornadoes, monsoons, blizzards and
hurricanes.
incurred in repairs to damaged roof
coverings and fixings.
n “The average insurance claim for wind
damage is £1,000 - £2,000.”
n “Every year in the UK an average of
200,000 buildings are damaged by high
winds at a cost of £35.5 million.”
n “Further climate change effects are also
n Over 40 per cent reported damage to
slated roofs.
n 66 per cent reported that work was
required on roofs over 20 years old.
n 33 per cent reported that work was
required on roofs younger than 20 years.
Source: “Roofs to weather all storms” by Eternit Slates,
Marley Group. (Extract from Refurbishment Projects,
August 2003).

likely to increase maintenance costs for

roofs by £2.5 billion a year.”*
*Sources: BRE, “Potential implications of climate change in
the built environment” 2000. BRE “Gale damage to building
in the UK – an illustrated review”.
With a Decra roof, no action or adaptation is
required to combat the effects of climate
change. The system has already been
extensively proven in climates far harsher
than any likely to be experienced in the UK
and Ireland.
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Decra tiles ensures they are suitable for any
environment – urban or rural, traditional or
modern, however planning sensitive the
area is.

Decra tiles closely echo the appearance of

traditional clay tiles. The granular surface of
the tiles gently diffuses light to bring a soft
natural appearance that integrates perfectly
with surrounding buildings and harmonises
with the landscape.

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.

In co-operation with the architects, Decra

carried out a thorough site survey and drew
up a full specification, including the complex
detailing around and under the lantern
beneath the spire.

The refurbishment left the original roof in

place. Over it, the contractor installed
counter battens, insulation (there had been
none before) and underlay, before fixing the
new Decra tiles.

The charcoal grey colour of the tiles is ideal

for this rural area, and no additional structure
was required: The total weight of almost
900 m2 of Decra Stratos tiles amounted to
less than 6.5 tonnes, compared with nearly
45 tonnes for concrete tiles.
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The right choice for housebuilding

18 Decra tiles have been tried and tested

on all types of housing development
and apartment buildings throughout the
UK and Ireland and in many countries
across the globe.

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.

Off site, fast-track construction

The light weight and dry fixing attributes of
the Decra system makes it ideal for system
building. The entire roof can be constructed
off site in large interlocking modules, and
then craned into position. This dramatically
reduces construction time on site and the
possibility of delays due to inclement
weather or programming difficulties.
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3 Good track record in supply

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3 Large stocks instantly
chain partnerships.

3 Full local technical support.

available.

3 Ideal for both traditional

construction and off-site

3 With over 10 million square

modular construction.

metres already installed,

Decra has a high degree of

3 Reduced environmental
planner acceptability.

impact.

Reduced costs Design flexibility

The range of pre-formed details and use of Easy cutting and shaping of the tiles means
fewer fixings speeds installation and thereby no problems on site, even with the intricate
reduces on-site costs. detailing of dormer windows. Decra tiles are
also suitable for vertical tiling, providing an
Costs are further reduced by the savings
extremely robust finish that will not slip, crack
possible on structure. The light weight of
or fracture, all but eliminating any of the
Decra tiles enables close space reduction in
traditional maintenance problems.
the dead load of the roof, enabling significant
savings in the size and cost of structural
materials, for example; timber trusses.

The volumetric efficiency of Decra tiles means

on-site storage is rarely a problem, even in
constricted urban conditions.
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The right choice for local authority,
housing association and public buildings
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Decra’s lightweight roofing system
provides the ideal solution for all types
of Local Authority, Government
buildings and Housing Association
homes, including:
n Social Housing.
n Schools.
n Hospitals.
n Health Centres.
n Prisons and Secure Establishments.
n Key Worker Housing.
n PFI/PPP Projects.
Decra offers a full roof design and estimating
service to support the building management
and construction teams, as well as a
comprehensive site survey and report for
refurbishment schemes.
Vandal proof
Decra tiles are strong enough to stand up to
foot traffic, and are highly resistant to impact
damage from thrown or dropped objects. In
addition, the large format with fixings at top
and bottom mean Decra tiles are extremely
difficult to remove.
For ultimate security, Decra Plus tiles have a
core of 0.9mm galvanised steel, twice the
thickness of Decra Classic, and provide
exceptional strength and resistance to
damage. They are arguably the toughest
tiles available, yet weigh less than 12kg
per m2.
3 Local technical support.
Low maintenance, low lifetime costing
3 Full specification service, via
The strength and durability of Decra tiles,
backed by Decra’s 30 year weather security
guarantee, ensures very low lifetime costs
Decra total project package and
for the roof. Decra Roof Systems greatly
Decra integrated teamwork
3 Comprehensive aftercare services
reduce maintenance costs. This enables
service.
budgets to be used in more constructive
ways.
and insurance backed guarantee
3 Reduced environmental impact.
Light weight
available.
Light weight and easy to handle and fix,
3 30 year guarantee backed by
Decra tiles are ideal for flat to pitched roof
conversions and refurbishment projects.
Often no additional strengthening of the
3 Virtually maintenance free.
a 30 year excellent track record.
structure is required to support the Decra
3 Vandal proof.
Roofing System, as it is lightweight. Intricate
detailing and installation on roofs even many
3 With over 10 million square
storeys above ground, may be achieved
quickly and cost effectively, reducing future
maintenance requirements and enhancing metres already installed, Decra
the appearance of the building. has a high degree of planner
3 BBA Certified.
acceptability.
On time, just in time
The efficiency of Decra’s supply chain
management is such that ‘just in time’
deliveries can be guaranteed to meet
precise slots within the build programme.
This is particularly useful for urban projects
and refurbishment of occupied buildings:
n Reliable programming, avoidance of
delays.
n Reduced site storage requirements.
n Reduced vulnerability to theft.
n Faster, more cost efficient project
completion.
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The right choice for retail development
22
Decra is fast becoming the preferred
roof tile supplier of major retailers and
developers. The system combines a
pleasing, welcoming appearance with
fast-track construction.
Long lasting, low maintenance
A Decra roof has enhanced colour stability -
which does not fade or deteriorate with UV
light - possesses the ultimate in weather
security, and consequently requires virtually
no maintenance. The high strength of Decra
tiles dramatically improves impact and
vandal resistance. Any risk of break-in
through the roof is negligible.
Fast track construction
As a completely dry-fixed roof, requiring far
fewer fixings than standard tiled roofs, the
Decra system is ideal for use with fast-track
construction programmes used by
organisations such as ASDA. Highly efficient
supply chain management and the
company’s policy of keeping large stocks
available, ensures fast and reliable delivery to
site, when and wherever required.
The speed of installation of a Decra roof
means the building can be made weather
tight more quickly than with conventional
materials, and hence enables following
trades to be on-site earlier in the
programme. Use of a Decra roof provides a
very real opportunity of opening the store
sooner than if conventional tiling is used.
The range of warm roof insulated tile
support systems also facilitates and speeds
up construction.
3 Reduced construction times.
Attractive and cost effective
3 Good
The traditional appearance and light weight
of Decra tiles offers an attractive alternative
track record in supply chain
to profile metal sheeting - and reduces risk
3 Large stocks instantly available.
partnerships.
of planning delays.
3 Full local technical support.
The Decra system does not give rise to
3 Comprehensive
costly additional structural requirements. By
contrast, using standard slates or clay tiles aftercare services
can push construction costs up by 30-50%. and insurance backed guarantee
3 No cyclical maintenance required.
available.
Optimum size
3 High
Decra tiles are light and are easy to handle
on site – even on blustery days. Conversely,
security of fastening system,
use of larger sheeted systems may require
offers an opportunity to reduce
installation to be halted when there’s a wind.
3 Vandal proof.
public liability claims.
Large roofing sheets can also exaggerate
3 With
small dimensional discrepancies, creating
coverage and fixing problems at the edges
over 10 million square
of the building consequently causing delays
metres already installed, Decra
in the construction programme.
has a high degree of planner
3 Reduced environmental impact.
Use of large roofing sheets can mean the acceptability.
roof space is open to the elements if any
3Planning liaison service.
remedial work is required – requiring the
store to be closed. In the unlikely event of
repairs to Decra tiles being required, this
work can be achieved simply and quickly,
with no disruption to trading.
Vertical tiling
Vertical tiling constructed with traditional tiles
or slates can be subject to breakage,
slippage and vandalism and give rise to
public liability injury claims from tiles that
drop. Decra tiles, securely fixed to wall
battens, are shatterproof and cannot
normally be removed. Providing a safe and
aesthetic wall finish that you can rely on.
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 Case study – Decra Stratos
Decra case studies
24 Low pitch solution
The 17.5° roof pitch of St Ibers Primary
School in Castlebridge, Co. Wexford posed a
problem – or at least it had for the previous
man-made slate roof covering. This had
leaked, practically from the day it was
installed, and the school and Local Authority
sought a remedy.
The solution was Decra, and under the
instructions of David McHugh Architects,
Geoff Developments stripped the old roof
2
covering and installed just over 900m of
Decra Stratos tiles.
Weatherproof
detailing
Decra Stratos not only provides weathertight
performance at low pitch, but the riven
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
each tile. This secure fixing provides very
high resistance to wind uplift, even on roof
pitches as low as 12°.
Secure protection of the monopitch ridges is
provided by Decra Stratos Ridge Caps. Hip
Caps and Barge Covers maintain the
integrity of the roof at gable ends and
verges. As no mortar is used, there are no
maintenance concerns regarding mortar
failure.
Colour contrast
At St Ibers the architects specified charcoal
grey Stratos tiles. The roof provides an
effective, solid background which
complements the strong red and white used
for the other elements of the building
envelope.
Stratos roof tiles and accessories are also
available in Pepperstone, enabling hips and
ridges to be detailed in a contrast colour
where required.
Vertical tiling
Decra tiles are ideal for vertical applications
because, unlike traditional tiles or slates, they
are not susceptible to breakage, slippage or
vandalism. Securely fixed to wall battens,
they are shatterproof and cannot be
removed.
Safe installation
Decra tiles are easy to cut and shape
accurately using a guillotine or snips. This
enables simple and neat installation at raking
abutments. It also avoids the disruptive noise
and dust - and associated health risks -
created by angle grinders or similar
mechanical cutters. This was of great benefit
at St Ibers where part of the roof installation
was undertaken when the children were at
school.
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 Case study – Decra Stratos
Decra case studies
26 When the existing roof covering of
man-made slates at Pond Park Primary
School needed refurbishment, the South
Eastern Education and Library Board in
Northern Ireland decided to install Decra
Stratos tiles in charcoal grey.
Pond Park is not the first project for which
the South Eastern Education and Library
Board has specified Decra tiles, which have
found favour with the Board due to their
cost-effectiveness and ease of installation.
Long lasting
performance
Decra tiles have a core of zinc aluminium
galvanised steel, multi-layered protective
coating and ceramically glazed stone
granular finish. This construction, using the
latest technology, has proven exceptionally
durable in all climates and weather
conditions. Correctly installed, the entire roof
is guaranteed weatherproof for 30 years
– providing peace of mind for both the
owners and occupants of the building,
as well as avoiding the burden of ongoing
large maintenance costs.
Reliable ventilation
At Pond Park, 2200m2 of Decra Stratos tiles
were installed, together with integral eaves,
ridge and hip ventilation units. These units
provide reliable levels of ventilation to
prevent the formation of condensation and
consequent damage to the roof structure.
Decra ventilation units are available to suit
roofs with insulation at ceiling joist or rafter
level, in various sizes to meet the relevant
Building Regulation requirements
Ease of installation
Because the Decra roof finish is completely
dry-fixed, there were no delays due to
inclement weather. And without the noise
and dust of angle grinders, the project was
completed with minimum inconvenience to
ongoing activities at the school. Decra’s
local area representative was on hand at
design stage and on site to provide
assistance whenever required.
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 Case study – Decra Oberon
Decra case studies
28 Moat Housing Group, in partnership with
Ashford Borough Council and The Housing
Corporation, has produced a splendid
example of sustainable, ecologically sound
housing.
The site of the 14 houses and six one-
bedroom flats is at Wilesborough Lees, a
semi-rural location on the outskirts of
Ashford in Kent. It boasts a Grade II smock
windmill built in 1869 that is one of the
largest in the south of England. It was,
therefore, of particular importance in the
planning brief that the development
preserved the outlook from the windmill.
Accordingly, the new homes, clad in
sparkling white timber and with roof tiles very
similar in appearance to the clay peg tiles
traditionally used throughout Kent, cluster
round the windmill as if they were always
meant to be there.
Off-site
manufacture
Moat Housing actively encourages off-site
manufacture, so the homes were of timber
frame construction with a large closed panel
system. They arrived by sea from the
manufacturer in Sweden, Karlson
Husindustrier, and then by truck to Ashford
calling for far fewer deliveries than
conventional housing would have needed.
Within six hours of delivery, the outer walls of
each pair of semi-detached houses were in
place, within a week they were erected and
a guaranteed watertight, tiled roof installed.
Design that saves timber is an important part
of the environmental and sustainability
strategy set out for social housing. With less
timber used throughout, including the rafters,
the only roof covering possible was
lightweight tiles, which also produced
savings in whole life costs compared with
concrete or clay.
Roof design and
detailing
Decra worked with the designers and
contractors on the optimum use of the
specified Oberon tiles in Bark, assisted in the
ridge and barge detailing and investigated
the potential for fitting solar panels.
The rafter design was also checked out to
ensure that the battens were installed at the
optimum gauge to minimise waste, which
was a bigger issue than ever on an
environmentally sensitive site such as this.
Full training was provided for all the roof
operatives.
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 Case study – Decra Classic
Decra case studies

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.

Similarly, at only a seventh of the weight of

This warm roof construction created an
unobstructed roof space – and the
opportunity for tenants to convert this into an
extra room.
concrete tiles, Decra tiles were vital for the
viability of off-site roof construction.
At Roedean Drive, Decra Classic tiles in
terracotta were selected for six pairs of
houses and one detached house. Decra

The Egan agenda Stratos in charcoal grey were chosen for

another five pairs of semi’s.

The development at Roedean Drive was a

joint venture between The Guinness Trust,
George Wimpey and Britspace Modular
Building Systems. It provides 23 houses plus
one block of flats for social landlord the
Guinness Trust.

This linkage between housebuilder, building

manufacturer and housing association, as
well as the modular form of construction,
meets the Egan agenda, as set out in
‘Re-thinking Construction’.
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Tile systems – product selector

Product guide

32 A comprehensive range of Page

roof tile systems and
Product and accessories selector 33
accessories to meet all
requirements Tile systems

Decra Classic 34

Accessories 36

Decra Plus Tile 38

Accessories 40

Decra Stratos 42

Accessories 44

Decra Oberon 46

Accessories 49

Parctile 50

Accessories 52

Decra Elegance 54

Accessories 56

Roofing Accessories

Decravent ventilation systems 58

Underlays and membranes 60

Eaves protection systems 62

Warm roof insulated tile support system 63

Icopal Rainwater System 64

Tools 66

Properties and performance 67

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Product and accessories selector

Pitch – min./max Size of tile – cover Weight – per m2 33

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Decra Classic 10-90º 1260 x 370 mm 6.56 kg

Decra Plus Tile 10-90º 1260 x 368 mm 11.65 kg

Decra Stratos 12-90º 1230 x 320 mm 7.1 kg

Decra Oberon 15-90º 1250 x 320 mm 7.0 kg

Parctile 12-90º 1250 x 370 mm 5.98 kg

Decra Elegance 10-90º 1260 x 370 mm 5.47 kg

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Decra Classic

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Decra Classic tiles are designed to

closely emulate the appearance of
traditional clay pantiles.

The granular surface of the tiles

gently diffuses light to create a
soft, natural tone.

Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)

NOTE: Colour reproduction is as close as the limitations of

the printing process allows. Please use a colour sample,
available free from Technical Services, for selection
purposes

Terracotta Red Charcoal Grey Fern Green Teak Brindle

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Pitch
Minimum pitch 10°
Maximum pitch 90°

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]

Fixings per tile 4-no.

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

Accessories See Page

Tile accessories 36
Ventilation 58
Underlays, membranes 60
Eaves Protection 62
Tools 66
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Decra Classic accessories
Stock Items
D Ridge
Traditional angle shape
D ridge for use at
ridges and hips.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DD_B1
D Ridge End Closure Unit
For use at intersection
of D Ridge with Decra
bargecover. Simplifies
installation and improves
consistency of finish.
Cover: 125mm
Order Code: DD_DE1
D Ridge Hip End Closure Unit
For use at the foot of
hips. Simplifies
installation and
improves consistency
of finish.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DD_DH1
B Ridge
For use on ridges and
hips. NOTE: Ridge
Ventilation Units cannot
be used with this
component.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DB_B1
Cloaked Verge Cap – Left Hand
For use at
gables/verges/barges.
Cover: 370mm
Order Code: DH_B2
Cloaked Verge Cap – Right Hand Side Flashing – Left Hand
For use at sloping
abutment walls.
For use at Cover: 1110mm
gables/verges/barges. Order Code: DS_B1
Cover: 370mm
Order Code: DI_B2
Side Flashing – Right Hand
Barge Cover – Left Hand For use at sloping
For use at gables/ abutment walls.
verges/barges. Cover: 1110mm
Cover: 1110mm Order Code: DR_B1
Order Code: DH_B1
Top Course
Barge Cover Eaves Closure – Left Hand Cover: 1200mm
For use at foot / base of gable. Simplifies Order Code: DC_B1
installation and improves
consistency of finish.
Vision Tile
Cover: 1110mm
Decra Classic profile
Order Code: DH_DE1
only. Single skin
polycarbonate tile.
Barge Cover – Right Hand Cover: 1260mm x 370mm
For use at gables/ Order Code: DZXB1
verges/barges.
Cover: 1110mm
Finishing Kit
Order Code: DI_B1
Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
(occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
Barge Cover Eaves Closure Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered
– Right Hand Order Code: DU_B1
For use at foot/base of
gable. Simplifies
Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure Unit
installation and improves
Designed for
consistency of finish.
use on warm
Cover: 1110mm
roof applications. Provides
Order Code: DI_DE1
an attractive finish for
eaves detailing. When
used in warm roof situations, must be used
in conjunction with Decra Warm Roof Eaves
Guard and Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure
Flashing.
Available in Charcoal Grey only
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DM_B1
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Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
Non-Stock Items Decra Rooflight (4 module x 2 courses)
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Allow 6 weeks delivery, except for Teak
Recommend 1 pack per 420 tiles ordered.
Order Code: DNXB5 finish – allow 8 weeks.
Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails Decra Flat Sheet
Available in Terracotta,
For Paslode cordless nail gun. Each pack
Charcoal, Fern Green, Brindle,
sufficient to install up to 550 Decra Classic
Pepperstone, Teak.
tiles. IMPORTANT NOTE: Use ONLY Decra
Dimensions: 1280mm x
Power Tile Fixing Nails, never use Paslode
905mm
nails to fix Decra tiles.
Order Code: DQ_D1
Order Code: DNXP7
Decra XL Ridge
For ventilation components Available in Terracotta,
see Page 58 Charcoal, Fern Green,
Brindle, Pepperstone,
For tools see Page 66 Teak.
Cover: 1200mm; 180mm wings
Order Code: DD_DX
Decra Eaves Closure
Designed for use on over-
felt pitched re-roofing
applications. Provides an
attractive finish for eaves
detailing.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 950mm
Order Code: DM_D2
Decra Classic and Plus
tile profile only. Complete
with hinged translucent
single skin polycarbonate
rooflight/access hatch.
No additional flashings required to provide a
weather proof finish.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 645mm (left to right) x 740mm (up
slope), translucent opening 500mm x
500mm
Order Code: DL_D1
Decra Roofhatch (4 module x 2 courses)
Decra Classic and Plus
tile profile only.
Complete with hinged
granular finished
access hatch. No
additional flashings required to provide a
weather proof finish.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 645mm (left to right) x 740mm (up
slope), translucent opening 500mm x
500mm
Order Code: DK_D1
For ventilation components
see Page 58

Decra Wall Abutment Flashing

Designed for use as an For tools see Page 66

apron flashing at top edges

of roof. Provides an
attractive alternative to
traditional lead flashing.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 950mm
Order Code: DA_D1
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Decra Plus Tile

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Decra Plus Tiles have an 0.9mm

galvanised steel core to provide the
ultimate in vandal resistance. These
exceptionally strong tiles have the same
traditional shape as Decra Classic, with a granular
surface finish which provides an attractive roofscape.

Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)

NOTE: Colour reproduction is as close as the limitations

of the printing process allows. Please use a colour
sample, available free from Technical Services, for
selection purposes

Terracotta Red Charcoal Grey

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Pitch
Minimum pitch 10°
Maximum pitch 90°

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

Accessories See Page

Tile accessories 40
Ventilation 58
Underlays, membranes 60
Eaves Protection 62
Tools 66
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Decra Plus Tile accessories

Stock Items

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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 Plus Fixing Nails (1.5kg pack)

Decra Plus ‘D’ Box Barge Cap Recommend 1 pack per 125 tiles ordered.
For use at gable/verge Order Code: PNXD1
Simplifies installation and improves
consistency of finish.
Decra Plus Fixing Screws
Cover: 1200mm
Recommend 1 pack per 125 tiles ordered.
Order Code: PH_D1
Available in red or black. Pack includes
6.3mm (1/4” internal fastening) hex head bit.
Decra Plus D Ridge/Hip Sealing Strip Order Code: PS_D1
Simplifies installation and improves
consistency of finish.
Decra Plus Cutting Blade
Cover: 12.5m (25 linear metres in a pack,
For use with a reciprocating saw.
providing enough sealing strip to cover both
Order Code: PFSW2
sides of a 12.5m long ridge or hip).
Order Code: PSXD1

Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure Unit

Designed for
use on warm
roof applications.
Provides an attractive
finish for eaves detailing. When used in
warm roof situations, must be used in
conjunction with Decra Warm Roof Eaves
Guard and Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure
Flashing.
Available in Charcoal Grey only.
Available in 0.43mm gauge only.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DM_B1
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Decra Eaves Closure Decra Rooflight (4 module x 2 courses)

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Allow 6 weeks delivery, except for Teak
finish– allow 8 weeks.
Available in 0.43mm gauge only.
Decra Flat Sheet
Available in Terracotta,
Charcoal, Fern Green, Brindle,
Pepperstone, Teak.
Dimensions: 1280mm x
905mm
Order Code: DQ_D1
Decra XL Ridge
Available in Terracotta,
Charcoal, Fern Green,
Brindle, Pepperstone,
Teak.
Cover: 1200mm; 180mm wings
Order Code: DD_DX
Designed for use on Decra Classic and Plus
over-felt pitched re- tile profile only.
roofing applications. Complete with hinged
Provides an attractive translucent single skin
finish for eaves detailing. polycarbonate
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern Green, rooflight/access hatch. No additional
Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak. flashings required to provide a weather proof
Cover: 950mm finish.
Order Code: DM_D2 Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern Green,
Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 645mm (left to right) x 740mm (up
slope), translucent opening 500mm x
Decra Wall Abutment Flashing
500mm
Designed for use as an
Order Code: DL_D1
apron flashing at top
edges of roof. Provides
an attractive alternative Decra Roofhatch (4 module x 2 courses)
to traditional lead Decra Classic and
flashing. Plus tile profile only.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern Green, Complete with hinged
Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak. granular finished
Cover: 950mm access hatch. No additional flashings
Order Code: DA_D1 required to provide a weather proof finish.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern Green,
Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 645mm (left to right) x 740mm (up
slope), translucent opening 500mm x
500mm
Order Code: DK_D1

For ventilation components

see Page 58

For tools see Page 66

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Decra Stratos

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Decra Stratos Tiles have an attractive riven surface which provides an

appearance similar to a slate roof. These high performance tiles provide
a smart roof finish, which is exceptionally robust and long lasting.

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)

NOTE: Colour reproduction is as close as the limitations of

the printing process allows. Please use a colour sample,
available free from Technical Services, for selection
purposes

Charcoal Grey Pepperstone

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Pitch
Minimum pitch 12°
Maximum pitch 90°

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]

Fixings per tile 4-no.

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

Accessories See Page

Tile accessories 44
Ventilation 58
Underlays, membranes 60
Eaves Protection 62
Tools 66
Tile systems - Decra Stratos

Decra Stratos accessories

Stock Items

44
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
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Non-Stock Items Decra Wall Abutment Flashing

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Allow 6 weeks delivery, except for Teak Designed for use as an
finish– allow 8 weeks apron flashing at top
edges of roof. Provides
an attractive alternative
Decra Flat Sheet
to traditional lead flashing.
Available in Charcoal,
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Pepperstone.
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Dimensions: 1280mm x
Cover: 950mm
905mm
Order Code: DA_D1
Order Code: DQ_D1

For ventilation components

Decra XL Ridge see Page 58
Available in Charcoal,
Pepperstone, Teak. For tools see Page 66
Cover: 1200mm;
180mm wings
Order Code: DD_DX

Decra Eaves Closure

Designed for use on
over-felt pitched re-
roofing applications.
Provides an attractive
finish for eaves detailing.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 950mm
Order Code: DM_D2
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Decra Oberon

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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)

NOTE: Colour reproduction is as close as the limitations

of the printing process allows. Please use a colour
sample, available free from Technical Services, for
selection purposes

Sunset Red Bark Ravine Eclipse

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Pitch
Minimum pitch 15°
Maximum pitch 90°

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)

Fixings per tile 5-no.

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

Accessories See Page

Tile accessories 49
Ventilation 58
Underlays, membranes 60
Eaves Protection 62
Tools 66
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Decra Oberon accessories
Stock Items

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Ridge/Barge Cap Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails Non-Stock Items

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For use at ridges, hips For Paslode cordless nail gun. Each pack Allow 6 weeks delivery.
and barges. For ridge or sufficient to install up to 440 Decra Oberon.
hip ventilation system, IMPORTANT NOTE: Use ONLY Decra Power
Decra Flat Sheet
use ridge/barge in Tile Fixing Nails, never use Paslode nails to
Available in Sunset Red, Bark, Ravine
conjunction with fix Decra tiles.
and Eclipse.
universal ridge/hip ventilation system. Order Code: DNXP7
Dimensions:
Cover: 370mm
1280mm x 905mm
Order Code: BR_N1 Order Code: BQ_N1
Top Course

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

Decra Warm Roof Eave Closure Unit

Finishing Kit Designed for
For tools see Page 66
Touch up kit for vertically driven nails use on warm

(occurs at eaves and gable ends only). roof applications. Provides

Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered. an attractive finish for

eaves detailing. When used in warm roof
Order Code: BU__N1
situations, must be used in conjunction with
Decra Warm Roof Eaves Guard and Decra
Fixing Nails (6kg pack) Warm Roof Eaves Closure Flashing.

Recommend 1 pack per 300 tiles ordered. Available in Charcoal Grey only.

Order Code: DNXB5 Cover: 1200mm

Order Code: DM_B1
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Parctile

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A distinctive modern, angular design providing a smaller format tile

particularly suitable for modular buildings, domestic developments,
park homes and similar applications.

Colours
(Colours illustrated available from stock,
others to order)

NOTE: Colour reproduction is as close as the limitations of

the printing process allows. Please use a colour sample,
available free from Technical Services, for selection
purposes

Terracotta Red Charcoal Grey Fern Green Teak

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Pitch
Minimum pitch 12°
Maximum pitch 90°

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)

Fixings per tile 4-no.

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

Accessories See Page

Tile accessories 52
Ventilation 58
Underlays, membranes 60
Eaves Protection 62
Tools 66
Tile systems - Parctile
Parctile accessories
Stock Items
52
D Ridge
Traditional angle shape
d ridge for use at
ridges and hips.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: AD_B1
D Ridge End Closure Unit
For use at intersection
of D Ridge with Decra
bargecover. Simplifies
installation and improves
consistency of finish.
Cover: 125mm
Order Code: DD_DE1
D Ridge Hip End Closure Unit
For use at the foot of
hips. Simplifies
installation and
improves consistency
of finish.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: DD_DH1
B Ridge
For use on ridges and
hips. NOTE: Ridge
Ventilation Units cannot
be used with this
component.
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: AB_B1
Barge Cover – Left Hand
For use at gables/
verges/barges.
Cover: 1110mm
Order Code: AH_B1
Barge Cover Eaves Closure – Left Hand Finishing Kit
For use at foot / base of Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
gable. Simplifies (occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
installation and improves Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered.
consistency of finish. Order Code: AU_B1
Cover: 1110mm
Order Code: DH_DE1
Decra Warm Roof Eaves Closure Unit
Designed for
Barge Cover – Right Hand use on warm
For use at gables / roof applications. Provides
verges/barges. an attractive finish for
Cover: 1110mm eaves detailing. When used in warm roof
Order Code: AI_B1 situations, must be used in conjunction with
Decra Warm Roof Eaves Guard and Decra
Warm Roof Eaves Closure Flashing.
Barge Cover Eaves Closure
Available in Charcoal Grey only.
– Right Hand Cover: 1200mm
For use at foot/base of Order Code: DM_B1
gable. Simplifies
installation and improves
consistency of finish. Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
Cover: 1110mm Recommend 1 pack per 420 tiles ordered.
Order Code: DI_DE1 Order Code: DNXB5
Side Flashing – Left Hand Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails
For use at sloping For Paslode cordless nail gun. Each pack
abutment walls. sufficient to install up to 550 Parctiles.
Cover: 1110mm IMPORTANT NOTE: Use ONLY Decra Power
Order Code: AS_B1 Tile Fixing Nails, never use Paslode nails to
fix Decra tiles.
Order Code: DNXP7
Side Flashing – Right Hand
For use at sloping
abutment walls. For ventilation components
Cover: 1110mm see Page 58
Order Code: AR_B1
For tools see Page 66
Top Course
Cover: 1200mm
Order Code: AC_B1
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Allow 6 weeks delivery, except for Teak Designed for use as an
finish– allow 8 weeks. apron flashing at top
edges of roof. Provides an
attractive alternative to
Decra Flat Sheet
traditional lead flashing.
Available in Terracotta,
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Charcoal, Fern Green, Brindle,
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 950mm
Dimensions: 1280mm x
Order Code: DA_D1
905mm
Order Code: DQ_D1

For ventilation components

Decra XL Ridge see Page 58

Available in Terracotta,
Charcoal, Fern Green, For tools see Page 66

Brindle, Pepperstone,
Teak.
Cover: 1200mm; 180mm wings
Order Code: DD_DX

Decra Eaves Closure

Designed for use on over-
felt pitched re-roofing
applications. Provides an
attractive finish for eaves
detailing.
Available in Terracotta, Charcoal, Fern
Green, Brindle, Pepperstone, Teak.
Cover: 950mm
Order Code: DM_D2
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Decra Elegance

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The Decra Elegance tiles smooth,

high lustre finish provides a unique
opportunity to explore and exploit the
pure fluid design integrity of steel.

Colours
(Available from stock)

NOTE: Colour reproduction is as close as the limitations of

the printing process allows. Please use a colour sample,
available free from Technical Services, for selection
purposes

Elegant Black
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Pitch
Minimum pitch 10°
Maximum pitch 90°

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

Accessories See Page

Tile accessories 56
Ventilation 58
Underlays, membranes 60
Eaves Protection 62
Tools 66
Tile systems - Elegance Tile

Decra Elegance accessories

Stock Items

56 Cloaked Verge Cap – Left Hand
For use at
gables/verges/barges.
Cover: 370mm
Order Code: EH_B2
Cloaked Verge Cap – Right Hand
For use at
gables/verges/barges.
Cover: 370mm
Order Code: EI_B2
Decra Half Round Ridge
Suitable for roof pitches.
10° to 45°
Cover: 400mm
Order Code: EE_D1R
Decra Half Round Hip End Ridge
Suitable for use with
Decra Half Round Ridge.
Cover: 400mm
Order Code: EE_D1H
Vision Tile
Decra Elegance profile only. Single skin
polycarbonate tile.
Cover: 1260mm x 370mm
Order Code: DZXB1
Finishing Kit
Touch up kit for vertically driven nails
(occurs at eaves and gable ends only).
Recommend 1 kit per 350 tiles ordered.
Order Code: EU_B1
Fixing Nails (6kg pack)
Recommend 1 pack per 420 tiles ordered.
Order Code: DNXB5

Decra Half Round Starter &

For ventilation components
End Ridge Caps
see Pages 58
Suitable for use with
Decra Half Round Ridge.
For tools see Page 66
Sold as a pair (1 End & 1
Starter Cap).
Cover: 400mm
Order Code: EE_D1
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Graphite

Three
elegant
colours in a
soft, satin
finish that
Mocca replicates
the texture
and
appearance
of clay.
Available
Terracotta
late 2006.
Tile accessories – ventilation

DecraVent ventilation systems

58 Ventilation Tiles For Decra Stratos For Parctile system:

system:
Parctile Air Vent
Provides 10,000m2 airflow. Includes integral
For Decra Classic
Decra Stratos In-line Air Vent
Provides 10,000m2 airflow. adaptor.
and Decra Plus Order Code: SVA_W1 Order Code: AVI_B1
systems:
Decra Stratos In-line Soil/Mech Extract Parctile Soil/Mech Extract Vent
Classic & Plus Tile In-line Air Vent Vent Includes adaptor and flexi-pipe.
2
Provides 10,000m airflow. Includes adaptor and flexi-pipe. Order Code: AVS_W1
Order Code: DVA_W1 Order Code: SVS_W1

Classic & Plus Tile In-Line Soil/Mech For Elegance

Extract Vent For Oberon system: system:
Includes adaptor and flexi-pipe.
Order Code: DVS_W1 Oberon tile In-line Air Vent
Elegance Air Vent
Provides 10,000m2 airflow.
Provides 10,000m2 airflow. Includes integral
Order Code: BVA_W1
adaptor.
Order Code: EVA_W1
Oberon tile In-line Soil/Mech Extract
Vent
Includes adaptor and flexi-pipe.
Elegance Soil/Mech Extract Vent
Order Code: BVS_W1
Includes adaptor and flexi-pipe.
Order Code: EVS_W1
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10mm Eaves Vent System Decra Eave Mesh

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

Order Code: DVUXW1 closure flashing.

25mm Eaves Vent System Order Code: DXUW1
Cover: 6m; Provides 25,000mm2 airflow per

Ridge ventilation linear metre . Pack includes over fascia

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.

Decra Parctile D Ridge Vent Filler

Order Code: DVVXW1
Adaptors
Cover: 18m (36 linear metres per pack,
FV250 25mm Over Fascia Vent Strip
providing vent filler strip to cover both sides In-line Tile Vent Adaptor
Cover: 12m; Provides 25,000mm2 airflow
of a 18m long ridge or hip). Provides For use with Classic, Plus Tile, Oberon,
per linear metre. Continuous Rafter Roll and
5,000mm2 airflow per linear metre each side Parctile and Stratos In-line Air Vents.
Gutter spacer brackets not included.
of ridge line. Order Code: DVSXW1
Order Code: DVVXW2
Order Code: AVRXW1
Flexi-Pipe
Order Code: DVFXW1

For ventilation requirements

and details see Page 78
Underlays and membranes
Underlays, membranes and
associated accessories
60 A range of high performance underlays
and membranes ideally suited for use
with Decra Roofing Systems. Using
Decra underlays and membranes
simplifies ordering and delivery and
ensures a fully compatible and
exceptionally durable roofing system.
Felt underlay
Decra 300 High Performance Underlay
50m x 1m roll
Order Code: FRCA3
Decra 300 is manufactured from a specially
formulated polyethylene with a multifilament
polypropylene reinforcement grid. This
provides exceptional strength and durability,
and Decra 300 High Performance Underlay
can be confidently expected to last the life of
the roofing structure.
Decra 300 High Performance Underlay is
suitable for use on all tiled roofs where
insulation is provided at ceiling level and the
roof is ventilated in accordance with
BS5250. See Page 80.
n Designed to replace traditional BS 747
Type 1F bituminous based felts.
n Extremely durable; will not rot at
gutter level.
n Lightweight and strong.
n Superior tear resistance.
n Comfortable to handle.
n Offers greater strength and higher
performance than Decra TwoF underlay.
Estimating guide
Assumes Decra 300 underlay has a
horizontal lap of 150mm and allows for
an average percentage of on site
wastage.
For Decra Classic, Plus Tile,
Elegance and Parctile:
Multiply the number of tiles ordered by
0.011.
For Decra Stratos Tile and Oberon:
Multiply the number of tiles ordered by
0.010.
Example:
Project requires 1000 Decra Classic:
1000 x 0.011 = 11 rolls underlay needed.
Decra TwoF Economy Underlay
30m x 1m roll
Order Code: FRCA2
Suitable for use on all tiled roofs where
insulation is provided at ceiling level and the
roof is ventilated in accordance with
BS5250. See Page 80.
n Designed to replace traditional BS 747
Type 1F bituminous based felts.
n Extremely strong, will not tear around
nails, comfortable to handle.
n Suitable for new build and refurbishment
projects.
Estimating guide
Assumes Decra TwoF underlay has a
horizontal lap of 150mm and allows for
an average percentage of on site
wastage.
For Decra Classic, Plus Tile,
Elegance and Parctile:
Multiply the number of tiles ordered
by 0.022.
For Decra Stratos and Oberon:
Multiply the number of tiles ordered
by 0.019.
Example:
Project requires 1000 Decra Classic:
1000 x 0.022 = 22 rolls underlay needed.

Breather
membranes
Decra 700 High Performance Breather
Membrane
50m x 1.5m roll
Order Code: FRCA4
Manufactured from a specially formulated
microporous film, laminated between two
layers of non-woven polypropylene. This
provides one of the highest permeability
figures of any breather membrane.
Decra 700 High Performance Breather
Membrane has a low ratio of calcium
carbonate filler to polymer, which cements
the structure of the material together. This
ensures excellent durability and resistance to
UV degradation.
Estimating guide
Assumes Decra 700 Breather Membrane has a horizontal lap of 150mm and allows for
an average percentage of on site wastage.
For Decra Classic, Plus Tile, Elegance and Parctile:
Multiply the number of tiles ordered by 0.007.
For Decra Stratos and Oberon:
Multiply the number of tiles ordered by 0.006.
Example:
Project requires 1000 Decra Classic:
1000 x 0.007 = 7 rolls Breather Membrane needed.
Designed for use on warm and cold roofs
where the roof is constructed in accordance
with BS5250, 2002, Control of
Condensation in Buildings. See Page 80.
n Outstanding breathability.
n Unique microporous film specifically
designed for roofing.
n UV stabilised.
n Maintains its performance at virtually all
temperatures.
n Extremely durable, lightweight and strong.
n Large roll size reduces wastage and
increases speed and efficiency of
installation.
n Energy efficient.
n Entirely recyclable.
Underlays and membranes
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Decra Single Side Underlay Tape
20m long x 50mm wide single sided
adhesive tape.
Order Code: FRTI1
n For use with Decra Underlays and
Breather Membranes where penetrations
occur through underlay (e.g. sealing
around rooflights, pipes, etc.).
n Can also be used to seal excessive
underlay laps.
Decra Double Side Underlay Tape
22.5m long x 10mm wide x 2mm thick
double sided butyl adhesive tape.
Order Code: FRTI2
n For use with Decra Underlays and
Breather Membranes where penetrations
occur through underlay (e.g. sealing around
rooflights, pipes, etc.).
n Can also be used to seal excessive
underlay laps.
Eaves protection systems

Eaves protection systems

62 Eaves Guard Decra Eaves Guard is available in three types:

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

n Rotten soffits. For use with Decra Stratos and Decra

Oberon tiles.
n Expensive future maintenance costs.

BRE Defect Action Sheets and BS 5534:

2003 (Code of Practice for Slating and
Tiling) recommends the use of a more
durable material for these exposed areas.
The Decra Eaves Guard is designed to meet
these requirements. This highly UV resistant
polymeric eaves protection system is
extremely durable and will give maintenance-
free service for many years.
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1000 Cover width

333.3 333.3 333.3

27 30.5 30.5 30.5

50
External weather sheet

Internal liner sheet

Overall width

The Decra KS 1000 TS Tile Support System
provides high performance insulation with
low air leakage, rapid installation and zero
defect construction quality. This through-
fixed roof panel can be used for all building
applications above 4° and ensures that
construction quality matches the designers’
specification over the life-cycle of the
building.
Dimensions and weights
The system is available in 40, 50, 60, 80 and
100mm thicknesses.
Lengths
KS 1000 TS panels are supplied in standard
lengths 1.8m to 12m. Wherever possible
panel lengths should be ridge to eaves
without end laps.
Fastening
Panels should be fixed with SFS Stadler
austenitic stainless steel fasteners, size and
type depending upon purlin. Consult Decra
for guidance.
Fixings should be located in accordance
with the illustration above, at every purlin
position.

Panels 12m to 22m can be supplied subject

n Full compliance with Part L2 (England and
Wales) and Part J (Scotland) Building
Regulations and Standards.
n 5m3/hr/m2 airtightness.
n 100% reliable thermal performance and
insulation continuity, with no cavities or
gaps, no cold bridges and no risk of
interstitial condensation.
n Pre-engineered system enables rapid site
installation and significant reduction in build
time.
n Complies with HSE and CDM safety
to transport surcharge. Panels less than
1.8m long can be supplied, but do not have
a cut back and are subject to extra charge.
Panel End Cutback
To ensure no gaps in insulation at panel
joints. The recommended cut back for panel
end lapping is 150mm.
Panels are normally produced with a
minimum cutback of 10mm. Cut backs of
up to 175mm can be manufactured.
Battens
Battens should be fixed directly to the
‘crowns’ of panels, as shown below.
Plastisol batten support flashing or a short
piece of timber should be used at batten
joints.
Full, project-specific installation details are
provided with each order.

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

Icopal rainwater system

64 Robust, 125mm rainwater drainage

125mm Half round Universal Stop End
system manufactured in galvanised steel n Requires use of sealant
with high performance Plastisol coating. gutter system Nominal Size: 125mm
Available in black or white. Order Code: RGS_S1
Gutter
The Icopal Rainwater System is lighter and Colours: Black, White
Typical flow capacity 1.37 litres/sec. See
easier to handle than cast iron or aluminium,
page 120 for details.
and is far stronger and more durable than Running Outlet
plastic. The Plastisol coating has high colour Nominal Size: 125mm
Nominal Size: 125mm
stability and resistance to fading or Order Code: RGL_S4
Order Code: RGO_S1
embrittlement. The scratch resistant surface Length: 4m
Colours: Black, White
ensures excellent flow performance and Colours: Black, White

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

brittle with age.

90° Gutter Angle - Internal mounted fascia ventilation systems.

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

joints. Order Code: RGAI_S1 Nominal Size: 25mm

Colours: Black, White Order Code: RGS25S

Fully tested Colours: Black, White
The Icopal Rainwater System complies with
90° Gutter Angle - External
the following standards:
n 135° angles available to order.
Touch Up Paint

BS EN 612: 1996 Eaves Gutters and Nominal Size: 125mm Nominal Size: 125ml

Rainwater Downpipes of Metal Sheet. Order Code: RGAE_S1 Order Code:

Colours: Black, White BLACK – RGPBS1

BS 6367: 1983 Code of Practice for Order Code:
Drainage of Roofs and Paved Areas. WHITE– RGPWS1

BS EN 1462: 1997 Brackets for Eaves

Gutters, Requirements and Testing.
 Icopal rainwater system
Icopal rainwater system

90mm Downpipe Downpipe Connector Extension Pipe 65

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system sections of Downpipe between Downpipe and Downpipe Drain
where integral socket Trap.
Downpipe
connection has been Nominal Size: 90mm
n With integral socket
removed. Order Code: RDE_S1
connection .
Nominal Size: 90mm Colours: Black, White
Nominal Size: 90mm
Order Code: RDC_S1
Length: 2.5m
Colours: Black, White Downpipe Drain Trap
Order Code: RDP_S25
n Prevents leaves and
Length: 3.0m
Rainwater Shoe twigs from being
Order Code: RDP_S3
Nominal Size: 90mm washed into the
Colours: Black, White
Order Code: RDS_S1 underground drainage
Colours: Black, White Nominal Size: 90mm
Middle Section Pipe
Order Code: RDD_S1
n With integral socket
Branch 75º Colours: Black, White
connection.
n With integral socket
n For use in conjunction
connection. Downpipe Drain Trap
with Pipe Bend 75° to
Nominal Size: 90mm n Provides connection
form extended swan necks.
Order Code: RDR_S1 between Drain Trap and
Nominal Size: 90mm
Colours: Black, White pipe to underground
Length: 0.5m
drainage systems.
Order Code: RDM_S1
Water Hopper Funnel Nominal Size: 90mm
Colours: Black, White
Nominal Size: 90mm Order Code: RDDU_S1

Order Code: RDH_S1 Colours: Black, White

Offset Bend 75°

n 2 units required to
Colours: Black, White

form a swan neck for

soffit overhangs up to
200mm. ICOPAL RAINWATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION

n Use in conjunction with Middle Section

High quality steel core
Pipe to form extended swan necks.
Nominal Size: 125mm
Order Code: RDO_S1
Colours: Black, White
Plastisol coating

Downpipe Bracket
Acrylate primer
Nominal Size: 90mm
Passivation coating Zinc galvanisation – 275 g/m2
Order Code: RDB_S1
Colours: Black, White
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Tools
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Decra Guillotine
For cutting Decra tiles (except Decra Plus)
Available for purchase or weekly hire.
Order Code: DFGB1 (purchase)
GUILLO (hire)
Decra Bender
For forming downturns at valleys and
upstands at abutments and hips for
(all Decra tiles).
Available for purchase or weekly hire.
Order Code: DFBB1 (purchase)
BENDER (hire)
Decra Bender Attachment
The bender attachments bolts on to the
Decra Bender and is used for forming
upstands along the full length of Decra tiles
(all except Decra Plus).
Available for purchase or weekly hire.
Order Code: DFAB1 (purchase)
ATTACH (hire)
Decra Plus Tile Clamp Paslode Impulse Cordless Nail Gun
Specially designed clamp to secure Decra For fast installation of Decra tiles. No hoses,
Plus Tiles for cutting. Fits standard compressors or cables required. Nail gun
‘Workmate’ appliances. comes complete with:
Available for purchase or weekly hire. n Hard sided carrying case.
Order Code: PFCD1 (purchase) n Rechargeable battery.
CLAMP (hire) n 2 hour AC battery charger
n Convenient storage compartments for fuel
cells and Decra Nails.
n Complete easy to follow owners manual
Decra Plus Cutting Blade
A specially selected reciprocating sawblade,
n Clear safety glasses.
designed to cut Decra Plus tiles without
damaging the galvanised coating. Supplied
Not included:
in packs of five, the 150mm long blades are
n Fuel cells.
suitable for use with AEG, Atlas Copco,
n Decra Power nails.
Bosch, Black & Decker, De Walt, Elu, Flex,
Hitachi, Makita & Metabo, and Skil IMPORTANT NOTES
reciprocating saws. 1. Nail Gun system not suitable for use with
Order Code: PFSW2 Decra Plus tiles
2. Paslode nails must never be used to fix
Decra Tiles. Only Decra Power Nails are
Decra Power Tile Fixing Nails
suitable.
For use with Paslode Impulse Cordless
Order Code: DNXP3
Nail Gun.
Large Pack
Contains 5000 collated Decra nails and fuel
cells. Enough to install up to 1250 Decra
Classic, Elegance, Stratos Tiles and Parctile,
or 1000 Decra Oberon Tiles.
Order Code: DNXP1
Handy Pack
Contains 800 collated Decra nails and 1 fuel
cell. Enough to install up to 200 Classic,
Elegance, Stratos Tiles and Parctile, or 160
Decra Oberon Tiles.
Order Code: DNXP2
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Properties and performance

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Decra Tiles 0.43mm steel base zinc/aluminium coated

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

BS 5250:2002, Code of practice for control Epoxy primer

of condensation in buildings.
Polyester coating
Properties and performance
68 Decra Elegance
Elegance tiles comprise a steel core with
state of the art zinc aluminum galvanising,
encapsulated within multi-layer epoxy,
polyester coatings. In addition an industry
unparalleled four process powder coating
system is applied to the top surface of the
tile, which provides an extraordinary depth
and opacity of lustre. This unique multi-
layered coating system results in a tile of
exceptional durability.
Icopal Rainwater System
The Icopal 125mm rainwater system is
manufactured from galvanised steel with a
long-lasting, low maintenance Plastisol
coating.
Durability
Decra Tiles
Decra Tiles are manufactured from zinc
aluminium galvanised steel. This is the most
advanced galvanising process, and provides
far greater durability and performance than
traditional zinc galvanising.
The high temperature ceramic glazing to
the granular surface of the tiles provides
exceptional weather resistance and
colour stability.
The downturned front edge and
upturned rear edge of each tile provides
a strong, weatherproof, overlapping and
interlocking roof covering.
Fixings at top and bottom of each tile
achieves far greater wind resistance than
traditional roof tiles and slates
Performance tests from leading steel
manufacturers have shown a life expectancy
of zinc aluminium galvanising provides a life
expectancy up to 18 times that of traditional
zinc galvanising.
Tests relating to 25 and 30 year atmospheric
corrosion resistance provide a calculated
zinc aluminium galvanised coating life of up
to 200 years.
Decra roof tiles may therefore be confidently
expected to have a product life which will at
least match and probably exceed the normal
design life expectancy of a building - 60
years.Section 13 (Durability) of BBA
Certificate 95/3122 Decra Roof Systems Ltd
states.
“The epoxy, polyester, mineral-filled acrylic
and aluminium zinc alloy coatings will
protect the steel substrate against corrosion
and will give the product a life in excess of
40 years”.
Icopal Rainwater System
Steel core and Plastisol coating provides
excellent longevity and low maintenance.
Strength and
stability
Decra Tiles
Wind uplift
The Decra roof system offers outstanding
resistance to wind uplift. Fixed in
accordance with recommendations, Decra
tiles will meet wind loading requirements for
all parts of the UK and Ireland.
Resistance to damage
Decra Plus tiles provide exceptional strength
and resistance to damage. They are
extremely resistant to deformation by heavy
impact or maintenance traffic.
Other Decra systems may safely be walked
on, but are not as resistant to heavy impact
as Decra Plus tiles.

Icopal Rainwater System
The Icopal system resists embrittlement due
to the effects of UV, thus achieving far
greater long term strength than PVC-U
systems. The rolled front of the gutter will
safely accept the weight of a ladder, and the
operative on it, without risk of fracture or
deformation. Icopal gutter and downpipe
brackets provide a secure, stable fixing.
Biological
Decra Tiles
Decra Tiles are impervious to attack from
vermin and are highly resistant to fungal
infection. They do not suffer from staining by
efflorescence or lime bloom.
The acrylic resin coating has a non-toxic
fungicide incorporated into the coating for
added protection.
Did you know?
From 1977 - 2005
Over
11,000,000m
of Decra tiles have
been installed in the
UK & Ireland.
No other metal roof tile
system has a track record
even remotely like this.
Properties and performance
Icopal Rainwater System Corrosion will only take place in any metal 69
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fungal infection, nor to attack from vermin. into an electrolyte (water). Since the steel
atoms are being charged with electrons
Thermal corrosion will not take place.
Decra Tiles
Thermal conductivity:
Electrolyte
(k value) is 0.00341 resistance m2/k/w. (Water Droplet)
Protection of Steel at Cut Edges
Two differing metals each with a different Zinc/Aluminium
Transfer of
electric potential, in direct physical contact Steel Zinc/Aluminium
Electrons to Steel
with each other and an electrolyte (water)
Zinc/Aluminium
form a galvanic cell. Within this galvanic cell
electrons from the zinc and aluminium
atoms which have a lower electric potential Cut Edge of Tile
transfer themselves to the steel atoms which
have a higher electric potential. This
charging of additional electrons to the steel
atoms protects the steel from corrosion.
Over
2
2
11,000,000m
0.2765%
For every million metres square of Decra tiles installed in the
UK & Ireland only 0.2765% ( 2,765m2) have been found to be
defective and replaced under Decra’s unique warranty.
Properties and performance
Properties and performance
70 Effect of sunlight
Decra Tiles
The Decra roof system is colour stable. The
stone granular finish of the tiles is
ceramically glazed with artificially coloured
silicates fired in an oven at 1100°C. This
ceramic process gives the Decra tile far
greater colour stability than can normally be
obtained using a dye finish or an acrylic
paint finish alone.
The final resin coating contains an inhibitor
to protect against ultraviolet light.
Icopal rainwater system
The Plastisol coating has high UV resistance
and will not become fragile or brittle with
age.
Compatibility
Decra tiles and the Icopal Rainwater System
are compatible with most common building
materials.
Decra tiles and the Icopal Rainwater System
should not receive rainwater drainage/run off
from copper roofs. Cement mortar bedding
should not be used with Decra tiles.
The graphic shows the volumetric efficiency of Decra tiles compared to traditional
materials. The environmental and logistical benefits are obvious.
Environment
Decra Tiles
Concrete plain tile
The core of Decra tiles is made from steel,
the most recycled material in the world. On
average 25% of the steel content of each tile
originates from recycled steel. In turn, at the
end of its useful life, every Decra tile is
suitable for recycling.
Clay plain tile
One cubic metre of Decra tiles covers the
same roof area as between 6 and 12 cubic
metres of clay or concrete tiles. In the
number of pallets required there would be
eight for concrete or man made slates to
one of Decra. This volumetric efficiency
means the call on fossil fuels and emission
of carbon based gases in the course of
delivery is much reduced by Decra tiles.
Interlocking concrete tile
A full Environmental Product Declaration
regarding Decra roof tiles is available free
from Decra Roof Systems. To obtain a copy,
please contact sales or technical services, or
visit our website: www.decra.co.uk
Icopal rainwater system
The system is manufactured from approx.
25% recycled materials and, at the end of its
useful life, can then be fully recycled into
high quality products. This makes it far more
environmentally friendly than plastic systems.
Decra Traditional
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man made or natural forces.

“Hurricane to order” was the headline

in ‘The Auckland Star’ 1968. The Air
New Zealand Electra’s 4,000Hp jet prop
engines produced winds of up to
120mph. Simultaneously, water jets
simulated monsoon rainfall.
Design and installation

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.
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Design and installation

Design and installation considerations Design and installation detailing 73

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New build 74 Eaves 84

Refurbishment Projects 74 Tile ventilators 88

Flat to Pitched Roof Conversions 74 Verges/Gables 90

Exposure and wind loading 74 Abutments at sides & top edges 92

Low pitched roofs 74 Ridges – unventilated 96

Cut edges 74 Ridges – ventilated 98

Specification writing 74 Monopitch Ridges – unventilated 102

Tile bonding options 75 Monopitch Ridges – ventilated 102

Underlays & breather membranes 75 Hips – unventilated 104

Tile battens 76 Hips – ventilated 106

Control of condensation 78 Valleys 108

Velux windows 110

Vertical tiling 114

Mansard & changes in pitch 116

Gas flue ridges 118

Icopal Rainwater Systems 120

Important Copyright Information. Please read before incorporating the enclosed
information into your specification.
Ownership of copyright and all other intellectual property rights in this publication (including
all drawings, specifications and supplementary documentation) remain at all times with Decra
Roof Systems Ltd ("Decra"). Decra grants you a limited licence to use the contents of this
publication on the terms of this Agreement.
You may only use this publication to prepare specifications, presentations and detailed
information for projects involving the construction of a building or buildings on which you are
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.
All other uses of the publication are specifically excluded, and its contents may not be
copied or distributed to third parties, and may not be amended for use with other products
or by other manufacturers.
You may not reverse-engineer, de-compile or modify the publication in any way except to the
extent required to be permitted by law.
Any misuse of the publication or breach of this Agreement or any of Decra's intellectual
property rights can and will be pursued by Decra to the full extent of the law.
Please feel free to contact Decra Roof Systems if you require clarification of any of the terms.
Design and installation

Design considerations

n Completely dry-fix system – exceptional

74 New build projects
Pitch: Ensure pitch is suitable for selected
Decra system. See Data Files, Page 33.
Structure: Decra’s lightweight roofing
technology dramatically reduces the dead
load of the roof, compared with clay or
concrete tiles. This enables faster
construction and significant savings in both
the size and cost of the supporting
structure, releasing money that can be used
to good effect elsewhere in the build.
Refurbishment
projects
Pitch: Ensure pitch is suitable for selected
Decra system. See Data Files, Page 33.
Structure: Ensure the existing structure is
sufficient to support the new roof. Decra’s
lightweight roofing technology provides an
extremely versatile roofing solution, lighter in
weight than almost any other pitched roof
covering.
Flat to pitched roof conversions
Decra light weight roof systems offer the
ideal permanent solution to problem flat
roofs:
durability and low maintenance.
n Enhanced finished appearance –
increasing the value of the building,
increasing tenant satisfaction and potentially
reducing occurrence of vandalism.
Low pitched boarded and felted roofs
n Decra Classic, Plus tiles and Elegance
are suitable for roof pitches down to 10°,
Decra Stratos tiles and Parctiles to 12° and
Decra Oberon tile down to 15° - all much
lower than traditional roofing materials.
n Extremely high resistance to wind uplift.
n Wide range of ventilation options to bring
the roof up to current requirements.
n Often no need to strip the old felted roof.
n Improved aesthetics.
n Longer lifespan.
Exposure and wind loading
The Decra Roof System is completely dry
fixed and, unlike traditional tiles, places no
reliance upon the deadweight of the tiles to
resist wind uplift. Decra tiles are secured
through their top and bottom edges into tile
battens. The inherent strength of this fixing
method is further enhanced by the lateral
positioning of the fixings – all the loads
exerted are at 90° to the plane of the fixings.
In effect, to dislodge a tile wind has to shear
through the coated galvanised fixing nails.
Whatever the roof pitch, from 10° to 90°,
Decra tiles are suitable for even the most
severe exposure conditions as defined in BS
6399: Part 2: 1997, Loadings for Buildings.
Cut edges
Decra tiles require no further protection to
the cut edge providing they are cold cut
using a Decra guillotine, tin snips,
reciprocating saw or nibblers. This allows a
protective cathodic process to take place,
effectively re-sealing the exposed cut edge
with a new protective layer of zinc aluminium
galvanising.
Specification of works
Model NBS specification clauses are
available for all Decra tile systems. They are
provided:
n Available for download from our
website: www.decra.co.uk
n Through the NBS Spec Writer.
Project specific specification
Decra has a dedicated field service, with a
network of technical advisers throughout the
UK & Ireland, available to provide a bespoke

n Light weight system – reduced written specification to meet your exact

requirement for additional supporting project requirements.

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
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options should comply with the recommendations of
BS 5534: 2003: Code of Practice for Slating
For best aesthetic results and ease of laying,
and Tiling. It should also be vapour
it is recommended that Decra tiles are laid
transmission tested in accordance with
as follows:
BS 3177.
regard to performance and specification
when used with Decra roof systems.
Underlays supplied by Decra also offer a
one-stop roofing solution, maintaining the
quality of the total roof envelope and

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.

broken bond in all cases.

Recommended laps for underlay

Underlay Pitch Minimum headlap Minimum Sidelap

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

Buildings. For installation guidance, see

35° and above 100mm 75mm 100 – 150mm
Sitework, page 131.
NOTES:
Unsupported (roofing underlays draped 1. Any penetrations to the underlay should be suitably sealed to prevent water ingress.

over rafters or counterbattens): Underlay 2. Underlay laps to valleys should comply with recommendations of BS 5534.

should comply with BS 747 2000 Type 1F or

5U.

NOTE: Although 1F & 5U may be used with Decra roof

systems, Decra recommend selection of the appropriate

Decra underlay see pages 60 and 79.

For technical support regarding any of

your current or future projects, please
contact Decra Technical Services:
n Telephone: 01293 545058
n Fax: 01293 562709
n Email: technical@decra.co.uk
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Design considerations

76 For roofing and vertical applications

Rafter or truss Minimum nailing Size of
spacing requirement batten (mm)
(See note 3 below) (See note 2 below) Width Depth

Decra Classic, Plus Tile, Oberon Tile, Parctile, Elegance:

450 75mm x 3.35mm 38 25

600 75mm x 3.35mm 50 25
900* 100mm x 4.00mm 50 50
1200* 100mm x 4.00mm 50 50
1500* 125mm x 12g screw 50 65

Decra Stratos Tile:

450 90mm x 3.35mm 50 38

600 90mm x 3.35mm 50 38
900* 100mm x 4.00mm 50 50
1200* 100mm x 4.00mm 50 50
1500* 125mm x 12g screw 50 65

*With rafter truss spacings at 900mm or more, polypropylene or nylon tape should be nailed to the rafters to support the underlay.

NOTES
1. Batten sizing: The batten size usable is
also defined by the strength, dimensional
tolerances and species of timber. Timber
should be of following species Type A:
Imported Whitewood, Imported Redwood,
Canadian/USA Spruce-pine-fir, USA
Southern Pine or species Type B: British-
grown Corsican Pine, British-grown Scots
Pine, British-grown Sitka Spruce. For
maximum nail withdrawal performance
preference should be given to Type A
species (which correspond to strength
classes C16/18/22).
Tolerances on the basic size of timber batten exposure. Reference should always be
should be: width +3 mm or –3mm; depth made to BS5534, 2003, Code of Practice
–0 mm or +3 mm; based on measurement for Slating & Tiling for a project specific
at a reference moisture content of 20% (see batten fastener.
BS5534: 2003, annex C).
3. Span is defined as the distance between
Batten sizes other than those given in the centres of supports, or the clear distance
table above should be designed in between the face of supports plus half the
accordance with BS5534: 2003, annex bearing distance at each end support,
E & F. whichever is the lesser. The minimum end
bearing length should be 17.5mm.
2. Batten Fixings: Batten fixing nails should
be annular ring shank or helical twist shank
as defined in BS 1202: Part 1. The batten
fixing sizes shown are indicative of the
requirements of a typical two storey
building in an area of low to medium
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Decra Classic
Tile Battens, size determined
by rafter spacing, refer to table below

370

370

Setting out battens Table 1 – Batten centres

The first batten should be installed at the
Decra system Batten centres
eaves, in accordance with guidance on
(mm)
page 76. Working from bottom of rafter, the
rest of the battens should be fixed at Decra Classic,
centres as set out in Table 1, adjacent. Elegance and Parctile 370mm
Measure from lower face to lower face.
Decra Oberon Tile 160mm

Decra Stratos Tile 320mm

Decra Plus Tile 368mm

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Control of condensation

78 Good roof design extends beyond the
choice of roof covering. It is just as
important to protect the supporting
structure from the damaging effects of
condensation. The most effective and
proven method for preventing condensation
is by providing appropriate ventilation, in
accordance with the Building Regulations
Approved Document C2 2004 and BS
5250: 2002.
Significant changes have occurred in recent
years and the introduction of low
resistance, vapour permeable underlays
and breather membranes has offered
specifiers and designers the opportunity to
look at pitched roof construction in a new
way.
However, this has lead to much heated
debate regarding the relative merits and
benefits of ventilated and unventilated roof
systems, particularly the need for roof
space ventilation in both warm (insulation at
rafter line) and cold (insulation at joist level)
pitched roofs, especially when vapour
permeable/breathable (type LR) underlays
are used. Building Regulations Approved
Document Part L 2006 and recent revisions
to BS5250: 2002 Control of condensation
in buildings and BS5534:2003 Code of
Practice for Slating and Tiling have sought
to resolve many of these issues.
Decra roof systems include products to
meet these ventilation requirements at high
and low level.

Ventilation requirements of Building Regulations C2 2004 and BS 5250: 2002:

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)

Type of roof Pitch Insulation level Ventilation requirement Ventilation requirement

at eaves (per metre) at ridge or top edge (per metre)

Duo pitched more than 15° Joist 10,000mm2 5,000mm2 at each side of ridge*

15° or less Joist 25,000mm2 5,000mm2 at each side of ridge*

* High level ventilation may not be required on low rafter pitches below 35º or at spans less than 10m

Lean to/ Mono-pitched more than 15° Joist 10,000mm2 5,000mm2

15° or less Joist 25,000mm2 5,000mm2

Duo/Mono-pitched From 10° Rafter 25,000mm2 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.)

Type of roof Pitch Insulation level Ventilation requirement Ventilation requirement

at eaves (per metre) at ridge or top edge (per metre)

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

Selection of
underlay
BS 5534: Code of Practice for Slating and
Tiling and BS 5250: Code of Practice for
Control of Condensation in Buildings
recognises the following types of underlay
Type HR (High resistance, impermeable
underlays with a water vapour resistance of
greater than 0.25 MN - s/g)
Typical uses: cold roof structures with large
voids above horizontal insulation that are
ventilated using traditional,continuous eaves
and ridge ventilation systems.
Decra 300 High Performance Underlay and
Decra TwoF Economy Underlays comply
with type HR specification performance
requirements.
Where high resistance underlays are used:
n It is normal to ventilate between the
underlay and the insulation
n It is not normal to ventilate above the
underlay (i.e between the underlay and the
roof tiles).
Design and installation
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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less than or equal to 0.25 MN - s/g) equal to 0.6 MN - s/g)
Typical uses: cold roof structures with large Typical uses: warm roof and cold roof
voids above horizontal insulation that are structures.
ventilated using traditional, continuous eaves
Decra 700 High Performance Breather
and ridge ventilation systems OR breathable
Membranes comply with these specified
pitched roof systems (cold roofs that are
performance requirements.
ventilated above the underlay).
Decra 700 High Performance Breather
Membranes comply with and exceed type
LR specification performance requirements.
Where low resistance underlays are used:
n Without ventilation between the underlay
and the insulation, it is necessary to
ventilate above the underlay (i.e between
the underlay and the roof tiles).
n Without ventilation between the underlay
and the insulation it is a requirement of BS
5534 that it is necessary to carry out a
condensation risk analysis.
n With ventilation it is normal to ventilate
between the underlay and the insulation.
Scotland: low resistance underlays, laid fully
supported on sarking boards, should for
design purposes be treated as a:
n LR low resistance underlay if installed on
sarking that offers a low resistance to the
passage of water vapour (such as 150mm
open jointed sawn softwood sarking
boards).
n HR high resistance underlay if installed on
sarking that offers a high resistance to the
passage of water vapour (such as
plywood, orientated strand board or
chipboard).
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Control of condensation continued
80 Cold roof
constructions
1. Duo-pitched roofs, more than 15° roof
pitch with a high resistance underlay
installed (see page 79). Insulation at
ceiling level.
REQUIREMENT:
Eaves ventilation equivalent to 10mm
continuous opening (on opposite pitches),
and ridge ventilation with a continuous
opening equal to 5mm at each side of ridge.
DECRA SOLUTION:
i) Decravent 10mm Eaves Packs, each pack
providing ventilation for 6 metres of eaves,
installed to provide continuous ventilation to
both eaves.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 10mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile,
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.
See Page 59.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 79).
5mm
Fig 1. Duo-pitched roofs, more than
15° pitch. Insulation at ceiling level.
2. All duo-pitched roofs 15° pitch or less
with a high resistance underlay installed
(see page 79). Insulation at ceiling level.
REQUIREMENT:
Eaves ventilation equivalent to 25mm
continuous opening (on opposite pitches),
and ridge ventilation with a continuous
opening equal to 5mm at each side of ridge.
DECRA SOLUTION:
i) Decravent 25mm Eaves Packs, each pack
providing ventilation for 6 metres of eaves,
installed to provide continuous ventilation to
both eaves.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 25mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile,
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.
See Page 59.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 79).
5mm
Fig 2. All duo-pitched roofs 15° pitch or less.
Insulation at ceiling level.
3. Lean to or mono-pitch roof, more
than 15° roof pitch and above with a
high resistance underlay installed (see
page 79). Insulation at ceiling level.
REQUIREMENT:
Eaves ventilation equivalent to 10mm
continuous opening (on opposite pitches),
and at ridge or high level ventilation with a
continuous opening equal to 5mm.
DECRA SOLUTION:
i) Decravent 10mm Eaves Packs, each pack
providing ventilation for 6 metres of eaves,
installed to provide continuous ventilation at
eaves.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 10mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile,
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.
See Page 59.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
5mm
Fig 3. Lean to or mono-pitch
roof, more than 15° pitch.
Insulation at ceiling level.

4. Lean to or mono-pitch roof, 15° pitch
or less with a high resistance underlay
installed (see page 79). Insulation at
ceiling level.
REQUIREMENT:
Eaves ventilation equivalent to 25mm
continuous opening at eaves, and at ridge or
high level ventilation with a continuous
opening equal to 5mm.
DECRA SOLUTION:
i) Decravent 25mm Eaves Packs, each pack
providing ventilation for 6 metres of eaves,
installed to provide continuous ventilation to
eaves.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 25mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile,
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.
See Page 59.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
5mm
25mm
Fig 4. Lean to or mono-pitch roof,
15° pitch or less.
Insulation at ceiling level.
Breathable, pitched
roof systems - sealed
well sealed and
normal ceiling?
The recent introduction of low resistance,
vapour permeable underlays and breather
membranes has offered specifiers and
designers the opportunity to look at pitched
roof construction in a new way.
The function of a low resistance, vapour
permeable underlays or breather membrane
is to allow internally produced water vapour
to permeate through its special layered
composition to the external environment,
while inhibiting the ingress of wind driven
rain or snow.
By utilising the benefits of vapour
pearmeability specifiers and designers are
able to reduce the traditional ventilation
requirements of cold roof structures. In this
way a significant step can be made to
meeting the Government’s objective in Part
L of the Building Regulations, which require
a substantial reduction in heat loss through
the constructional envelope of a building.
The installation of a well constructed vapour
control layer is pivotal to the success of a
cold roof solution that incorporates the use
of a vapour permeable underlay to achieve a
reduction of traditional ventilation
requirements.
Sealing the ceiling of any building will reduce
both moisture transfer and heat loss, thus
minimising the risk of condensation in the
roof. However, in recent revisions to BS
5250: 2002 (Code of Practice for Control of
Condensation in Buildings) it is
acknowledged that in practice it is extremely
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that is totally impermeable to water vapour
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(i.e airtight) and therefore has created a new
classification “well sealed ceiling”.
Well sealed ceiling
A well sealed ceiling is more achievable than
a sealed (i.e airtight) ceiling, but requires high
standards of workmanship by the trades
involved in installing plasterboard or other
ceilings, plumbing and electrical services. It
is important to consider at design stage how
construction details can be achieved that
are robust over the lifetime of the building.
To meet the requirements of BS 5250: 2002
(Code of Practice for Control of
Condensation in Buildings) a well sealed
ceiling requires the following;
a) The design avoids constructional gaps,
especially at the wall/ceiling junction with dry
lining construction, and holes in the ceiling.
b) No access door or hatch should be
located in rooms where large amounts of
moisture are produced, including kitchens or
bathrooms.
c) Sealed loft hatch, sealed pipe and cable
penetrations and sealed recessed light
fittings. All seals to provide an effective
barrier against moisture entering the roof
space.
d) Penetrations for services and rooflights, to
be permanently sealed.
e) The ceiling is sealed to the external walls
to limit any leakage through cracks.
g) The head of any cavity in any wall or
partition should be sealed to prevent transfer
of warm moist air into the loft.
BS5534:2003 (Code of Practice for Slating
and Tiling) also recommends that a
condensation risk analysis should be carried
out on non ventilated cold roof systems.
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Control of condensation continued
82
Cold Roofs with large
voids above horizontal
insulation (breathable
pitched roof systems
incorporating the use
of type LR permeable
underlays)
5. Roofs 10° roof pitch and above with a
low resistance underlay installed (See
Page 79). Insulation at ceiling level
REQUIREMENT OF BS: 5250: CONTROL
OF CONDENSATION IN BUILDINGS
In dwelling size roofs
i) Eaves ventilation equivalent to 3mm
continuous opening at eaves, if the ceiling is
'well sealed' as defined by clause 8.4.1.2 of
BS 5250 or eaves ventilation equivalent to
7mm continuous opening at eaves, if the
ceiling is not well sealed (likely in re-roof
situations).
Note: If there is expected to be a significant
moisture load from construction water in a
new build construction, additional 5mm
minimum ventilation should be provided at
high level.
OR
Alternatively, high level ventilation equal to a
continuous opening of 5mm at either side of
ridge for both well sealed or not well sealed
ceilings.
In larger than dwelling size roofs
i) Eaves ventilation equivalent to 5mm
continuous opening at eaves, if the ceiling is
'well sealed' as defined by clause 8.4.1.2 of
BS 5250 or eaves ventilation equivalent to
10mm continuous opening at eaves, if the
ceiling is not well sealed (likely in re-roof
situations or suspended ceiling situations).
ii) High level ventilation equal to a continuous
opening of 5mm at either side of ridge is
required for both well sealed or not well
sealed ceilings
IMPORTANT NOTE
Where vapour permeable underlays (type
LR) are used to contribute to the control of
condensation, they do so by allowing water
vapour to escape through the material by
diffusion.
It is important that this water vapour can
escape from the batten space (the area
between the underlay and the roof tile) out
to the atmosphere. Specifiers and
designers can achieve this in two ways.
1. Install ventilation openings to the batten
space that are equivalent to a continuous
opening of 25mm at eaves and 5mm at the
ridge and 25mm counterbattens.
2. Install a roof covering that is deemed as
sufficiently air open (as defined in Annexe L
of BS 5534: 2003) and, as a consequence,
will allow sufficient air movement in the
batten space without the need for a
counterbatten cavity or additional ventilation
other than the ventilation requirement shown
above for dwelling size roofs and larger than
dwelling size roofs.
At the design stage, it is important to
25mm
consider how construction details that are
robust can be achieved over the lifetime of
the building, and the following issues should
be accounted for:
BS: 5250 states that it is important to
ensure that air paths remain consistent and
unobstructed during the life of the building.
The BRE’s Good Building Guide 37 reminds
specifiers and designers that the airtightness
of tiling systems including those that are
initially air open may alter with time.
It is important to note that with most
traditional tile systems, the air permeability of
the tile changes, depending whether the roof
covering is wet or dry.
It is also important to note that most roof
coverings are designed to posses a life span
of in excess of 30 years and, during this
design life, the air permeability is likely to be
compromised by the build up of dirt silting
up the tile laps and the accumulation of
moss or lichen.
DECRA SOLUTION:
50mm x 25mm counterbattens (finished
size).
i) Decra Eave Mesh, providing 25mm
ventilation, used in conjunction with Decra
Warm Roof Eaves Closure Flashing.
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.
See Page 59.
Alternatively: tile vents at appropriate centres
to provide the equivalent of a 5mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
5mm
25mm
Fig 5 Cold Roofs with large voids above horizontal
insulation. Where LR permeable underlays or breather
membrane is installed underneath 25mm deep
counterbattens.
 Design and installation
WARM ROOF CONSTRUCTIONS ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all DECRA SOLUTION:
83
6. Duo pitch roof with clear air path. Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge Decra Eave Mesh providing 25mm

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Where underlay/breather membrane is to be
installed on top of counterbattens.
or
Where 50mm air passageway between
insulation and underlay/breather membrane
occurs below the top face of the rafter.
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile,
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.
See Pages 59.
Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).
ventilation used in conjunction with Decra
warm roof eaves guard and Decra warm
roof eaves closure flashing.
ii) Decra Universal Ridge/Hip Ventilator (all
Decra tile profiles) or Decravent D Ridge
system (Decra Classic, Elegance, Parctile,
only) providing continuous ridge ventilation.

REQUIREMENT: See Page 59.

7. Duo pitch roof with clear air path.
Eaves ventilation with a continuous opening
Where breather membrane is to be installed Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate
equal to 25mm. Free airspace between
on top of rafters (i.e in contact with centres to provide equivalent of a 5mm
insulation and underlay of at least 50mm.
insulation) and underneath 50mm x 50mm continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
Ridge ventilation with a continuous opening
counterbattens (or 38mm where Decra 700 chart page 89).
equal to 5mm at each side of ridge.
breather membrane is used).

Note: in addition to a well seated ceiling, a

REQUIREMENT:
separate vapour control layer should be
Eaves to eaves ventilation with a continuous
used on the warm side of the insulation
opening equal to 25mm. Free airspace

DECRA SOLUTION: between insulation and underlay of at least

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

installed to provide continuous ventilation to continuous opening equal to 5mm at each

both eaves. side of ridge.

Alternatively: Tile vents at appropriate

centres to provide equivalent of a 25mm
continuous opening (see tile vent spacing
chart page 89).

5mm

25mm 25mm

Fig 6. Duo pitch roof with clear air path.

Where underlay/breather membrane is to be
installed on top of counterbattens
or
Where 50mm air passageway between
insulation and underlay/breather membrane
occurs below the top face of the rafter (see
left hand side of diagram).
Design and installation
Eaves with continuous ventilation
The following table sets out appropriate detailing at eaves for a wide range of roof constructions
84 Insulation at ceiling joist level, Roof Pitch more
than 15°.
Your roof is
constructed as
follows.
Eaves Ventilation System Decra 10mm Eaves Ventilation System.
Setting out point for fascia 15mm below line of top edge of tile battens.
board
Install Install Continuous Rafter Roll (in eaves vent pack).
Install Install Decra Underlay on top of rafters.
Install Eave Batten to rear of For Rafter Centres 450mm & 600mm: Eave batten Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile:
fascia board the same size as tile batten installed behind fascia Install Eave batten the same size as tile batten
board (leave 20mm gap between batten and fascia).
For Rafter Centres 900mm & 1200mm,
15° - 17.5° pitches: 50mm x 38mm Eave batten
installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap
between batten and fascia).
For Rafter Centres 900mm & 1200mm,
17.5° + pitches: Eave batten the same size as tile
batten installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap
between batten and fascia).
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.
For Stratos Tile & Oberon: Install Eave Guard 370.
See page 86 for installation instructions.
Insulation at ceiling joist level Roof pitch
15° or less, Rafter Centres up to 600mm
OR
Insulation following line of rafter with
insulation inset into rafters with a 50mm
airgap between top of insulation and top
of rafter. Roof pitch 15° or less, rafter
centres up to 600mm
Decra 25mm Eaves Ventilation System.
25mm below line of top edge of tile battens.
Install Continuous Rafter Roll
(in eaves vent pack).
Install Decra Underlay/Breather Membrane on
top of rafters.
installed behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap
between batten and fascia).
Decra Stratos: Install 50mm x 30mm Eave
batten behind fascia board (leave 20mm gap
between batten and fascia).
Insulation at ceiling joist level. Roof pitch 15° or less,
rafter centres greater than 600mm & not exceeding
1200mm
OR
Insulation following line of rafter with insulation inset
into rafters with a 50mm airgap between top of
insulation and top of rafter. Roof pitch 15° or less,
rafter centres greater than 600mm & not exceeding
1200mm
Decra 25mm Eaves Ventilation System.
30mm below line of top edge of tile battens.
Install Continuous Rafter Roll (in eaves vent pack).
Install Decra Underlay/Breather Membrane on top of rafters.
Install treated timber firring piece on top of rafters, each
firring piece should have a finished size of 580mm x 16mm x
rafter width. 16mm end of firring should butt up against the
back face of fascia board.
Install 50mm x 25mm eave batten behind fascia board (leave
20mm gap between batten and fascia).
NOTE Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile: First tile
batten 50mm x 42mm, remaining tile battens should be
50mm x 50mm.
NOTE Decra Stratos: First tile batten 65mm x 38mm,
remaining tile battens should be 50mm x 50mm.

Insulation following line of
rafter with insulation inset
into rafters with a 50mm
airgap between top of
insulation and top of
rafter. Roof pitch more
than 15°, rafter centres up
to 600mm.
Decra 25mm Eaves
Ventilation System
25mm below line of top edge
of tile battens.
Install Continuous Rafter Roll
(in eaves vent pack).
Install Decra 700 High
Performance Breather
membrane on top of rafters.
All tile profile except
Oberon: Install Eave batten
the same size as tile batten
installed behind fascia board
(leave 20mm gap between
batten and fascia).
Oberon: only: install arris
rail 200mm x 25mm (finished
size), installed behind fascia
board (leave 20mm gap
between arris rail and fascia).
Insulation following line of
rafter with insulation inset into
rafters with a 50mm airgap
between top of insulation and
top of rafter. Roof pitch more
than 15°, rafter centres greater
than 600mm & not exceeding
1200mm.
Decra 25mm Eaves Ventilation
System.
25mm below line of top edge of tile
battens.
Install Continuous Rafter Roll (in
eaves vent pack).
Install Decra 700 High Performance
Breather membrane on top of
rafters.
All tile profile except Oberon:
For Rafter Centres 900mm &
1200mm, 15° - 17.5° pitches:
50mm x 38mm Eave batten
installed behind fascia board (leave
20mm gap between batten and
fascia).
All tile profile except Oberon:
For Rafter Centres 900mm &
1200mm, 17.5° + pitches: eave
batten the same size as tile batten
installed behind fascia board (leave
20mm gap between batten and
fascia).
Oberon only: Install arris rail
200mm x 45mm (finished size),
installed behind fascia board (leave
20mm gap between arris rail and
fascia).
Design and installation
Scottish Practice, Insulation at ceiling level, Rafter Centres not Insulation (rigid board type) Decra KS1000TS 85
exceeding 600mm centres. Roof sarking boarded with counter following line of rafter with Warm roof
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battens (25mm max thickness) on top. insulation level with top of system
Where Decra Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile are to be rafter or on top of rafter.
installed on roof pitches 17.5° and above in pitch. 50mm x 50mm
Where Decra Stratos & Oberon Tiles are to be installed on roof counterbattens installed on
pitches 25° and above in pitch. top of underlay. OR
Where roof pitches fall below the above parameters refer to Insulation at ceiling joist
previous column. For roof pitches this low underlay must be level, with low resistance
installed on top of counter battens to ensure sufficient fall into underlay and 25mm deep
gutter. counterbattens installed
Decra 10mm Eaves Ventilation System. Provide Decra Eave Mesh with Provide mesh with
free airflow of 25,000mm2 per free airflow of
linear metre. 25,000mm2 per
linear metre.
Level with top edge of rafter or
15mm below line of top edge of tile battens.
top edge of insulation board.
(If installation boards are installed)
Install continuous rafter roll and locate in a position to separate the roofing N/A N/A
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 appropriate Decra Underlay/Breather Membrane on top of rafters and Install Decra 700 High N/A
under counterbattens. Performance Breather
membrane on top of rafters and
under counterbattens.
Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile & Parctile: Install 50mm x 50mm eave Install Eave batten
batten on top of sarking, leave 20mm gap between batten and fascia and the same size as
the sarking boards should be cut back to allow airflow into the loft space. tile batten installed
behind fascia.
Decra Stratos: Install 50mm x 63mm deep eave batten on top of sarking board.
leave 20mm gap between batten and fascia and the sarking boards should
be cut back to allow airflow into the loft space.
Oberon only: install arris rail 200mm x 50mm (finished size) on top of
sarking, leave 20mm gap between arris rail and fascia and the sarking
boards should be cut back to allow airflow into the loft space.
Decra Warm Roof Eave Guard N/A, Use of mesh
installed under Decra 700 High & Decra Eave
Performance Breather closure flashing
membrane. Use of Decra eave recommended.
mesh & Decra Eave closure
flashing recommended.
Design and installation

Eaves with continuous ventilation

86 Decra Eaves Guard

Extremely durable eaves protection system.
Eaves Vent Pack
Each pack contains:
FIXING
More durable than roof underlay, Decra n 20 Over fascia ventilators All Decra Tile systems:
Eaves Guard prevents internal leakage and n 1 continuous rafter roll
n 7 Gutter bracket spacers
1. First batten
consequent rotting of rafter feet or soffits
Fix the first batten at dimension to suit roof
See page 62 for further information. Sufficient for 6 linear metres of eave
pitch and/or type of gutter.

Decra Classic – greater than 15º roof pitch Detail from DTSE017 See Table 2 below for maximum allowable

Battens illustrated 50 x 25mm for rafter/truss spacing of 600mm

dimension (A).
Tiling Battens, size determined
by rafter spacing, refer to technical brochure m
Decra Underlay/Decra Breather membrane as appropriate 370
m Table 2 – First batten –

Decra Eave Guard 400. Eave

Decra Classic Maximum dimension
Guard kept 10mm min clear of Decra Continuous
front edge of second batten. Rafter Roll ventilator
mm Decra system A (Max.
370
50 x 25mm tile batten as eaves Dimension) mm
fixing point, min 20mm gap between
batten and ventilator
x le Decra Classic, Elegance
ma riab
mm s va d
Decra Underlay/breather 330 sion i itch an Plus Tile & Parctile 330mm
n p
membrane finished in line with ime by
s d ed
edge of fascia, secured with Thi ermin ction
galvanised clout headed nails at
t
de ter se IfDecra
eavesOberon
ventilation
Tilepack not being used:
300-400mm centres to the first gut
tiling batten 30 degree Fix top of Stratos
& Decra fascia to same height
280mmas top of tile
roof pitch illustrated
Decra 25mm over fascia battens.
eaves ventilator

Decra Eave Guard 400 Decra Oberon Tile:

draped into gutter Gutter
Gutter spacing Top, outer edge, of fascia Fit tilting fillet, as shown.
bracket board to be fixed 25mm
below batten height
2. Fascia board
Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also apply to:
Fix Fascia board, allowing for the extra
Decra Plus Tile, Stratos, Elegance and Parctile.
depth of the Over Fascia Ventilator -
For Eaves Pack 10mm:
Oberon – greater than 15º roof pitch Detail from DPTE017
Fix fascia board 15mm below the line of top
Battens illustrated 50x25mm for rafter/truss spacing of 600mm Decra Eave Guard 370 fixed with one 40-50m face of eaves batten.
galvanised clout head nail at each rafter
The bottom course of Decra Plain Tiles to be secured
intersection, minimum 10mm from back edge For Eaves Pack 25mm:
with four Decra nails driven vertically to the Arris Rail at
of Eave Guard. Eave Guard kept 10mm min
the high point of the tile profile at a position below the
clear of front edge of second batten
intermediate step of the tile Fix fascia board 25-30mm below the line of
Nail heads to be sealed using a Decra finishing kit
Continous rafter roll top face of tile batten.
With 50x25mm battens fit 200x25mm (finished size)
continuous Arris Rail to give support to Decra Eave
Guard and underlay, and as eaves support for tiles
3. Over Fascia Ventilator
rox ble
app aria Fix the Over Fascia Ventilator to top of the
Decra Underlay/breather membrane 280 is v nd
s i on itch a
n p
finished in line with edge of fascia, ime by
s d ed fascia board.
secured with galvanised clout headed Thi ermin ction
nails at 300-400mm centres to the Arris e t
d ter s e
gut
Decra 25mm Over Fascia Ventilator

Decra Eave Guard 370 draped into gutter

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

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4. Rafter Roll Fig 1 Fig 2 87
Roll out continuous rafter roll over rafters

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and position so as to keep the roofing
underlay separate from the insulation below.
Secure to rafters with felt nails through the
circular indentations in the continuous rafter
roll (2 nails at every rafter intersection).

5. Gutter Bracket Spacers

Insert the Gutter Bracket Spacers behind
the gutter brackets during the fixing of the Fig 3 Fig 4
guttering system.
NOTE: It is essential to use the spacers in
order to obtain the optimum flow of air into
the ventilator.

6. Decra Eaves Guard

1. Lift front edge of roofing underlay and fold
out of the way to make temporary clearance
to install the Decra Eave Guard.
5. Pull front edge of Eave Guard taunt and 9. Secure front edge of underlay at 300mm -
2. Fold front edge of Decra Eave Guard
secure front edge of Decra Eave Guard to 400mm centres with galvanised clout
down at first crease line (see fig 1).
eave batten with one clout headed nail per headed nails to the eave batten (see fig 2)

3. Locate Decra Eave Guard in place, each end . previously installed.

keeping rear edge of Eave Guard at least

10mm clear of batten 2 (see fig 2).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Decra Eave Guard has a front and
back edge (see Fig 1). It is essential that the Decra Eave
Guard is installed the right way around with the front edge
draped into the gutter and with the textured surface on top.
4. Secure rear edge of Decra Eave Guard
with one 40mm - 50mm galvanised clout
headed nail per each rafter intersection (see
fig 2). Nails should be located 10mm in from
back edge of Eave Guard. Take care to pull
Eave Guard taunt across rafter gap,
ensuring that Eave Guard doesn’t sag.
6. Lap each length of Eave Guard 100mm INSTALL THE TILES
over the next at side. Ensure all side laps 10. Install the Decra tiles. Secure the bottom
occur over a rafter intersection (see fig 3). course of tiles with four Decra fixing nails or
screws driven vertically, close to the high
7. Install double sided buytl adhesive strip
point of the tile profile, into the eaves batten
along length of Eave Guard side lap (see
underneath (see fig 4). Seal these nail heads
fig 3). Note: the adhesive strip can be found
using Decra finishing kit.
inside Eave Guard pack. Push down on side
lap to ensure the laps of Eaves Guard are
fully sealed by the adhesive.
NOTE: For installation of underlay,
RE-FIT UNDERLAY see page 75
8. Fold front edge of roofing underlay from
Sitework see page 130
its temporary position back into its correct
normal position at eaves and pull front edge
of underlay taunt to ensure that ponding
cannot occur behind rear edge of Eave
Guard.

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

Tile ventilator – Design

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

Roofing Felt Opening Protector

should be insulated.

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

Ventilation tile fitted in accordance Decra Oberon Tile only:

with installation instructions. Opening Protector
Cut away small section of intermediate tile
Tiling Battens, size determined by
rafter spacing, refer to technical batten which fouls the underside tray of the
information brochure.
Oberon Tile Vent, allowing Vent to seat
Decra underlay or Decra breather
Membrane appropriate properly on the battens.

Soil-Vent pipe and

Additional 100mm diameter flexi-pipe to be 2. Remove Tile Vent and cut underlay,
flexihose for connection to Soil Vent insulated
Pipes or Mechanical Extractors. folding flaps upwards and outwards.
Decravent airflow 32.7 Pascals at
100 cubic metres/hr flowrate.
3. Cut a 340mm horizontal slit about
100mm above the opening created. Place
flat end of the Opening Protector into the slit
and locate the upstand end above the
opening in the underlay.

Applies to: Decra Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile and Parctile 4. Fit Tile Vent following normal Decra tiling
procedure.
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 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

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facing upwards. the Vent. connect the Flexible Extension Hose from
the Pipe Adaptor to the soil or mechanical
Decra Classic, Elegance, Plus Tile, Drive Decra fixing nails through the bottom
extraction stack using jubilee clips provided.
Decra Stratos and Parctile: downturned nose of the tile and through the
Ensure all pipework is insulated.
6. Fix the Tile Vent into position by intermediate step of the downturned nose of
IMPORTANT NOTE
overlapplng a standard Decra tile on either the tile into the face of the battens. Do NOT Do not use vents as exit terminals for hot combustion
gases.
side. Nail through the nose of the tiles nail through the nose or upstand of the Vent.
immediately adjacent to the Vent once the Positioning tile vents
6 (B). Fix right hand side of Vent The exact positioning of tile vents to achieve
course below the Vent has been installed.
Overlap Vent over the top of the left hand the ventilation requirements is determined by
Do not nail through the nose or upstand of
side of a standard Oberon Tile. Nail through the module size of the respective roof
the Vent.
the two pre-formed nail holes in the Vent tile covering. Additional staggering of roof vents
Decra Oberon Tile: and through the nose of the standard may occasionally be necessary to prevent
6 (A). Fix left hand side of Vent Oberon Tile into the face of the battens. Do the underside of the vent fouling rafters or
Overlap a standard Oberon Tile over the not form new holes in the Vent - use only fire walls.
vent. Nail through the nose of the the two nail holes provided.

Number of ventilators required

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
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Full(7pans)
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2 courses along the length
Tile Tile Tile Vent Vent Vent
4 pan section of tile along the
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Full(8pans)
tile tile (8pans)Vent Vent Vent
Full(8pans)

the length of the roof of the roofTile Tile Tile Vent Vent Vent length of the roof

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Tile Tile Tile Vent Vent Vent

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

90 Decra Classic – Cloaked Verge detail DTSE049

Decra Cloaked Verge Cap fixed with two Decra Nails, through the
Decra Underlay or Decra downturned edge of the cloaked verge and halfway down the top face
Breather Membrane as through the top edge of the 25mm tile upstand.
appropriate Tile bent to form 25mm upstand against batten
and 50mm wide flange across top of batten
Tile Batten
50 x 25mm continuous batten fixed to tiling
battens, outside edge flush with barge board
End of tiling battens flush with outside edge of
barge board
Underlay taken over top of barge board, dressed
Gable Ladder down outer face 25mm and tacked in place
Soffit Decra Top Course (optional) to encase
Barge Board timber barge board.

Cloaked Verge Cap Offers a softer, more natural

Applies to: Decra Classic & transition from tile to gable
Elegance which more closely resembles
Decra Oberon – Barge detail DPTE051
Length of cover: 370mm traditional roofscapes.
Tile turned up 25mm Decra Plain Tile Ridge/Barge cap
against 50 x 25mm batten fixed with one Decra Nail on each
Decra Classic – Barge detail Decra Plain Tiles DTSE050 side of the ridge cap near the end lap.
Cap dressed down over tile upstand.
Tile Batten
Decra Barge Cover (handed) fixed three 50 x 25mm edge batten
times on the side and three times on the
top surface. Nail heads on top surface to
be finished with Decra Finishing Kit.
Decra Classic 50 x 19mm batten
Roofing Felt
Tile Batten
Roofing Felt
Barge Board
Rafter

Tile turned up 25mm

against barge board
First course of tiles from
gable ends to be cut to
random lengths
Rafter

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

Scribed Barge Cover Length of cover: 370mm

Applies to: Decra Classic, Parc tile, Elegance

Length of cover: 1110mm Decra Stratos – Barge detail DSTE050
Stratos Barge cover with
Decra Stratos Tiles
Decra Plus – Barge detail DPSE052 one Decra Nail fixed four
times on the side and three
Tile turned up 38mm
Tile Batten 85 times on the downturn leg
against 50 x 38mm batten
Decra D type Box Barge (handed)
fixed four times on each side.
50

Nail/Screwheads on top surface

to be finishedwith Decra Finishing Kit.
135

110
Tile turned up 38mm
Tile Batten against 50 x 38mm batten

Roofing Felt
110

First course of tiles

from gable ends
Rafter

to be cut to
Barge Board
random lengths
Rafter

Barge Board fitted flush Decra Stratos Barge Cover

with top of battens
Applies to: Decra Stratos tile
D Box Barge Cap Length of cover: 1200mm
Applies to: Decra Plus tile
Length of cover: 1200mm
Barge Detail
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Verges/Gables – Installation
Decra Classic, Decra Elegance
Using Cloaked Verge Cap
1. Install bargeboard level with bottom edge of
tile battens. Underlay should over sail the edge
of bargeboard by 25mm and should be turned
down the outer face of the barge board and
tacked into place.
Ensure cut ends of the tile battens are in line
with the outer edge of the bargeboard.
Install 50mm x 25mm treated gable runner
batten secured on top of the tile battens (outer
edge of gable runner batten to be in line with
outer face of bargeboard).
2. Cover bottom edge of bargeboard with
cloaking piece of Decra (this can be cut from a
piece of Decra top course or ridge cap).
3. Decra tiles to be cut and bent to form a
75mm flange, first 25mm flange to upstand
against gable runner batten, remaining 50mm
of flange to be dressed down flat forming a
cover over the top face of gable runner batten.
4. Install Decra Cloaked Verge Cap on top of
tile flange (i.e. over the gable runner battens)
and secure with two Decra fixing nails:
The first nail driven through the downturned
edge of the Decra Cloaked Verge Cap into the
barge board.
The second nail skew fixed half way down the
top face of the Decra Cloaked Verge Cap
through the top edge of the 25mm upstand
flange into the underlying gable runner batten.
The heads of vertical nails should be sealed
using a Decra finishing kit.
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 Classic, Parctile
Using Scribed Barge Cover
1. Install bargeboard so that it projects 25mm
above the top of the tile battens.
2. Secure Decra Scribed Barge Cover with
3-no. Decra fixing nails driven through the
downturned edge of the cover into the
bargeboard.
3. Drive 1-no. Decra nail vertically through the
Barge Cover into each of the battens.
4. Seal heads of vertical nails using Decra
Finishing Kit.
Decra Stratos
Using Decra Stratos Barge Cover
1. Install bargeboard so that it projects 50mm
above the top of the tile battens.
2. Install 50mm x 38mm treated gable runner
batten, secured on top of the tile battens,
against the internal face of the bargeboard.
3. Cut first course of tiles from gable end to
random lengths. Ensure the pattern of the
profile of the tile does not appear repeatedly in
the same vertical position up the rafter slope.
4. Cut and bend tiles (using Decra guillotine
and bender) to form a 38mm upstand against
the 50mm face of the gable runner batten.
5. Position Decra Stratos Barge Cover over
gable runner batten and bargeboard and
secure with;
i) 4-no. Decra fixing nails driven into vertical
face of the bargeboard.
ii) 4-no. Decra fixing nails driven into gable
runner batten.
6. Seal heads of vertical nails using Decra
Finishing Kit.
NOTE: Decra Stratos Barge Covers are handed and tapered to
allow for laps. Overall length of Barge Cover 1280mm, lap
each Barge Cover 80mm to provide 1200mm overall length of
cover
Design and installation
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1. Install 50mm x 25mm treated gable runner
batten, secured on top of the tile battens,
against the internal face of the bargeboard.
2. Install 50mm x 19mm treated gable runner
batten to external face of bargeboard.
3. Cut first course of tiles from gable end to
random lengths. Ensure the pattern of the
profile of the tile does not appear repeatedly in
the same vertical position up the rafter slope.
4. Cut and bend tiles (using Decra guillotine
and bender) to form a 25mm upstand against
gable runner batten.
5. Position Ridge/Barge Cap over gable runner
battens and secure with 1-no. Decra fixing nail
on each side of the Ridge/Barge Cap near the
end lap.
Decra Plus Tile
Using ‘D’ type Box Barge Cap
1. Install bargeboard so that the top is level
with top of rafters.
2. Install 2-no. 50mm x 38mm treated gable
runner battens;
i) secured on top of the tile battens parallel
to the barge board.
ii) secured to external face of bargeboard
Position both gable runner battens to suit
the fitting of a Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ type Box
Barge Cap.
3. Cut and bend Decra Plus tiles (using Decra
cutting blade ) to form a 38mm upstand
against gable runner batten.
4. Place Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ type Box Barge Cap
over gable runner batten and secure with 4-no.
Decra Plus tile nails on each side. (Pre-punch
‘D’ type Box Barge Cap at nail positions using
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.”
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

Cavity Tray (if existing or if required).

Lead flashing (by others) dressed in below Cavity tray if

used and down over Decra Tile upstand.

Roofing felt turned up behind tile upstand

Decra Classic turned up 75mm minimum at edge to lap with Side Flashing.

Decra Classic
Tile Batten

Roofing Felt

50mm minimum
clear ventilated space

Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also apply to:

Decra Oberon, Plus Tile, Stratos, Elegance and Parctile.

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 Design and installation
Abutments – Design

Decra Classic – Abutment detail Detail from DTSE0061 93

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Chimney

Lead Tray/Chimney DPC

Note: Flue diameter and

thickness of brickwork Lead Flashing
to comply with building
regulations requirements.
Thicknesses shown are
indicative

Rafter

Noggins between rafters to

Lead Tray/Chimney DPC support timber layboards

Lead Flashing

Lead back gutter supported on

timber board on timber fillets,
Decra Classic and layboards fitted between rafters
75

Note: Flue diameter and thickness of brickwork to comply with

building regulations requirements. Thicknesses shown are indicative
Tile Batten

Chimney

Lead Tray/Chimney DPC

Lead Flashing
Roofing Felt

Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also apply to:

Decra Oberon, Plus Tile, Stratos, Elegance and Parctile.
Note:
Rafter
Flue diameter and thickness of brickwork to
comply with building regulations requirements.
Decra Plus Tile – Top edge abutment chimney detail DPSE061
Thicknesses shown are indicative
Decra Oberon – Back gutter to chimney detail DPTE061
Noggins between rafters to support
Bottom Course nailed fourtimber
timeslayboards
Lead Tray/Chimney DPC with Decra nails through to Arris
Rail. Nail heads to be sealed
Lead Flashing using a Decra finishing kit.
Chimney
Decra 0.43mm Gauge top course Lead Tray/Chimney DPC
bent to form 75mm upstand Lead back gutter supported on
Lead Flashing timber board on timber fillets, and
75

Decra D Ridge sealing strip layboards

Rafter fitted between rafters
attached to the underside of
50x25mm batten

Decra Plus Tiles Continuous Arris

rail/Tilting fillet along
Tile Batten upper edge of gutter

Layboards between rafters and

Roofing Felt
tilting fillet against arris rail to form
upstand for lead gutter. Lead
Lead Tray/Chimney DPC dressed up over arris rail
Lead back gutter supported
on timber board on timber fillets
Lead Flashing

75mm Upstand to tile

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Decra Plain Tiles
Tile batten min
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25mm thick
Design and installation
Abutments – Installation
94
Side abutments
Using lead flashing
Suitable for use with all Decra Tiles
1. Turn underlay min. 75 mm up abutment.
2. Cut and bend tiles not less than 75 mm
up abutment.
3. Form weathertight junction with lead step
flashing.
Using Decra Scribed Side Flashing
Decra Classic, Plus Tile and Parctile
only
1. Turn underlay min. 75 mm up abutment.
2. Cut and bend tiles not less than 75mm
up abutment and fix tiles close to abutment.
3. Turn Decra Scribed Side Flashing not less
than 75 mm up abutment and secure to
vertical upstand with appropriate fasteners.
4. Drive 1-no. Decra nail vertically through
the scribed side flashing into each of the
battens.
5. Seal heads of nails/screws with Decra
finishing kit.
6. Form weathertight junction with lead step
flashing.
NOTE: Decra Oberon Tile and Decra Stratos.
Cut first course of tiles from abutment wall to random
lengths so that the profile of the tile does not appear
repeatedly in the same vertical position up the rafter slope.
Top edge
abutments
Decra Classic, Parctile, Decra Stratos
and Elegance (Unventilated)
1. Ensure underlay/breather membrane is
turned not less than 75 mm up abutment.
2. Install intermediate batten to secure top
tile course close to junction with abutment.
3. Cut and bend tiles not less than 75 mm
up abutment.
4. Secure tiles to top batten with Decra
fixing nails.
5. Seal heads of nails with Decra
finishing kit.
6. Dress lead flashing over tile upstand and
front apron area to form weathertight
junction.
Decra Oberon Tile (Unventilated)
1. Ensure underlay/breather membrane is
turned not less than 75 mm up abutment .
2. Install battens so that top batten adjacent
abutment supports supports bottom edge of
top course tile.
3. Cut and bend top course of tiles not less
than 75 mm up abutment.
4. Secure bottom edge of top course of tiles
to top batten with Decra fixing nails.
5. Seal heads of nails with Decra
finishing kit.
6. Dress lead flashing over tile upstand and
front apron area to form weathertight
junction.
Decra Plus Tile (Unventilated)
0.43mm top course flashing
1. Ensure underlay/breather membrane is
turned not less than 75 mm up abutment.
2. Install 2-no. 50 x 25mm battens to
support head of top course of 0.9mm gauge
tiles.
3. Install top course of 0.9mm gauge tiles
4. Position 50 x 25mm batten, with Decra
Sealing Strip attached to the underside,
onto the head of the top course 0.9mm
gauge tiles. Secure by nailing through tile
into batten below.
5. Cut and bend 0.43mm gauge top course
flashing not less than 75mm up abutment.
6. Secure bottom edge of top course of tiles
to top batten with Decra fixing nails.
7. Seal heads of nails with Decra
finishing kit.
8. Dress lead flashing over top course
flashing upstand and front apron area to
form weathertight junction.
Ventilated Top Edge using D ridge vent
filler
Applies to: Decra Classic, Parctile and
Elegance
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
to allow a 5mm continuous air gap at
abutment. Fit two battens side by side on
both sides of the ridge using galvanised nails.
2. Cut, bend up and fix tiles close to the
abutment and maintain airgap. Place the
Ridge Vent Filler on the top course of tiles.
Position it so that, once installed, its lower
edge will fit tightly against the downturn of
the Decra top course flashing. Lay a batten,
not exceeding 50 x 25mm, into the tray of
the Ridge Vent Filler and secure by nailing
through the Filler and tile into the battens on
the underside.
3. Cut and bend Decra top course flashing
to form a turn up of at least 75mm up
abutment. Fix Decra top course flashing
over the top batten by nailing through its
downturn into the face of the batten. Use 4
Decra nails.
4. Dress lead flashing over top course

Abutments – Installation
flashing upstand and over front apron area
to form weathertight junction.
Ventilated Top Edge using Universal
Ridge/Hip Ventilator
Applies to: Decra Classic, Stratos and
Parctile
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
to allow a 5mm continuous air gap at
abutment. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm
side by side approximately 10mm back from
abutment, using galvanised nails. Fix an
additional 50 x 25mm batten on top of the
rearmost of the two tiling battens, in a
position to suit the fitting of the top course
flashing unit.
2. Turn back edge of the tile up to form 25 –
38mm upstand against the top tiling batten.
3. Cut and bend Decra D ridge to form a
top course flashing unit with a front edge
downturn of 40mm and forming a rear
upstand of at least 75mm up abutment.
Position top course flashing unit over the top
batten and upstand edge of tile. Install
universal ridge/hip ventilators between
upturned back edge of tile and front
downturned edge of top course flashing
unit.
4. Fix top course flashing unit over the top
batten by nailing through its downturn into
the face of the batten. Use 4 Decra nails.
5. Dress lead flashing over top course
flashing upstand and over front apron area
to form weathertight junction.
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.
Applies to Oberon
As for ventilated top edge using Universal
Ridge/Hip Ventilator, BUT
Use Oberon top course flashing in lieu of
adapting Decra D ridge.
Applies to: Decra Plus Tile
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
to allow a 5mm continuous air gap at
abutment. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm
side by side on both sides of ridge, using
galvanised nails.
2. Cut tile and fix tiles close to the abutment
and maintain airgap. Secure top course of
tiles using 4 Decra Plus nails/screws driven
through the downturn 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 tile in a position to suit
the fitting of the top course flashing unit.
4. Cut and bend 0.43mm Decra D ridge to
form a top course flashing unit with a front
edge downturn of 40mm and a rear upstand
of at least 75mm up abutment. Position top
course flashing unit over the top batten and
upstand edge of tile. Install universal
ridge/hip ventilators between the additional
50 x 25mm batten and front downturned
edge of top course flashing unit. Fix top
course flashing unit over the top batten by
nailing through its downturn into the face of
the batten. Use 4 Decra nails vertically into
batten and seal with Decra finishing kit.
5. Dress lead flashing over top course
flashing upstand and over front apron area
to form weathertight junction.
Design and installation
Back Gutter Detail
95
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Tile:
1. Install noggins between rafters to support
timber layboards.
2. Fit layboards between rafters.
3. Install timber board on timber fillets to
support lead back gutter.
4. Install Code 5 (min.) lead to form gutter.
Provide min. 75mm upstand to back edge
of chimney wall, with lead cover flashing
dressed over.
5. Dress lead over last batten supporting
bottom of last tile.
6. Nail bottom course of tiles vertically
through to batten
7. Seal heads of nails with Decra finishing kit
Decra Oberon Tile:
1. Fit layboards between rafters, and tilting
fillet against wall to form upstand to gutter.
2. Install timber board on timber fillets to
support lead back gutter.
3. Install arris rail size 200 mm x thickness of
tiling battens (maximum), fixed in lieu of first
tiling batten to provide support for
intermediate step in first course of tiles
above back gutter.
4. Install Code 5 (min.) lead to form gutter.
Provide min. 75mm Upstand to back edge
of chimney wall, with lead cover flashing
dressed over.
5. Dress lead up over arris rail.
6. Nail bottom course of tiles vertically four
times through to arris rail.
7. Seal heads of nails with Decra
finishing kit.
 Design and installation

Ridges - unventilated – Design

96 Decra Classic – Ridge using D Ridge DTSE020 Decra Oberon – Ridge using Ridge/Barge Cap DPTE020

'D' Type Ridge Cap (1200mm cover length)

suitable for roof pitches from 10˚ to 35˚ fixed Oberon Tile Ridge/Barge Cap 370mm 25 x 50mm battens Tile turned up 25mm
four times both sides with Decra Nails cover suitable for roof pitches from 15˚ against edge of batten
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Roofing Felt
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fixed four times both sides with Decra Plus Nails/Screws
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Decra 'D' Ridge sealing strip attached to the
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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.
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Decra Pantile turned up 25 to 38mm

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Ridges - unventilated – Installation
‘D’ Ridge Cap
Applies to: Decra Classic, Parctile
1. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
nails.
2. Fix an additional 50 x 25mm batten on
top of the rearmost of the two tiling battens,
in a position to suit the fitting of the ‘D’
Ridge Cap.
3. Turn back edge of the tile up to form 25 –
38mm upstand against the top tiling batten
4. Secure each tile using 4 Decra Nails
driven through the downturn nose of the tile
into the battens.
5. Fit Ridge Cap over the top batten and nail
through downturn into the tile upstand and
face of the batten using 4 Decra Nails on
each side.
6. For ridge end termination fit ‘D’ Ridge
End Closure Unit.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the D
Ridge Cap.
Applies to: Decra Stratos
n As above, but battens to be 50 x 38mm,
and tile upstand to be 38mm.
Applies to: Decra Elegance
As for Decra Classic BUT
n Half round Ridge used in lieu of D Ridge.
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
‘D’ Ridge Cap
Applies to: Decra Plus Tile
1. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
nails.
2. Cut top course of tiles to a dimension
which is 5mm less than the distance
between the ridge tree and the bottom edge
of the first course of tile battens below the
ridge.
3. Secure top course of tiles using 4 Decra
Plus Nails driven through the downturned
nose of the top course into the battens.
4. Nail additional 50 x 25mm batten, with
Decra ‘D’ Ridge Sealing Strip attached to
underside, onto the tile on each side of the
ridge in a position to suit the fitting of the
Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ Ridge Cap.
5. Fit Ridge Cap over the top batten and nail
through downturn into the tile upstand and
face of the batten using 4 Decra nails on
each side.
6. For ridge end termination fit ‘D’ Ridge
End Closure Unit.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the
D Ridge Cap.
Design and installation
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Applies to: Decra Oberon Tile
1. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
nails.
2. Fix an additional 50 x 25mm batten on
top of the rearmost of the two tiling battens,
in a position to suit the fitting of the
Ridge/Barge Cap.
3. Turn back edge of the tile up to form
25mm upstand against the top tiling batten.
4. Fit Ridge/Barge Cap over the top batten
and tile upstand and nail through each side.
of the Ridge/Barge Cap near the end lap
5. For ridge end termination fit Oberon Tile
End Cap.
NOTE: Decra Oberon Ridge/Barge Caps are tapered to
allow for laps.
NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the
Ridge/Barge Cap.
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Ridges - ventilated – Design

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,
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25mm to 38mm

40
Classic Tile turned up
against face of Batten 25mm behind filler

Felt & battens cut short

Felt & battens cut short
to ensure clear ventilation path
to ensure clear ventilation path

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
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High ridge of tile attached to the underside Tile turned up 25mm

profile shown dotted of 50 x 25mm batten against edge of batten

Felt & battens

felt & battens
cut short to ensure
cut short to ensure
clear ventilation path
clear ventilation path

Telephone:
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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

Tiling battens, minimum thickness 25mm,

size determined by rafter spacing
2x50x25mm battens
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Ridges - ventilated – Design

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D Ridge Vent Filler DESE026 Universal Ridge Ventilator DSTE022

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50 x 25mm batten Stratos D type Ridge Cap
Decra D Ridge Vent Filler Unit
(1200mm cover length) suitable
le
iab 110
for roof pitches from 12˚ to 35˚.
ble
Half Round Ridge, 403mm cover, var
on Fixed four times with prec Decra Nails
V aria suitable for roof pitches from 10˚ ensi
ion to 45˚. Fixed with one Decra Nail Dim
ens Decra Universal
Dim to each side of the ridge cap near Tile turned up D Ridge Ventilator
38mm against

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50 x 25mm batten, 50 x 38mm battens
Elegance Tile turned up face of batten
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25mm behind filler

Felt & battens cut short Felt & battens cut short
to ensure clear ventilation path to ensure clear ventilation path

Ventilated 'D' Ridge Detail

Felt cut back at ridge minimum
10mm to allow clear ventilation
to roof space.
Stratos D type Ridge Cap (1200mm cover length)
suitable for roof pitches from 12˚ to 35˚. Fixed four
times with Decra Nails.

50x38mm battens

Decra Universal D Ridge Ventilator

ed on this drawing refer to the scales the details will be at when

A4 sheet using portrait orientation. In Autocad/Intellicad the main detail
with any others proportionately larger or smaller. Ventilated 'D' Ridge Detail

Telephone:

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Fax: Notes:
CONTENT
(01293) 562709 DECRA PANTILE
email:
VENTILATED HALF ROUND RIDGE DETAIL
Unit 3 technical@decra.co.uk
USING DECRA D RIDGE VENT FILLER UNIT
Web-Site:
http://www.decra.co.uk DRAWING SCALE DATE
The scales indicated on this drawing refer to the scales the details will be at when
Crawley 1:10 5/10/98
The copyright of this drawing and detail information belongs to printed out on an A4 sheet using portrait orientation. In Autocad/Intellicad the main detail
Decra Roof Systems (UK) Ltd. is at a scale of 1:1 with any others proportionately larger or smaller.
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details,
DRAWING NO and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
REVISION
Reproduction or amendment outwith the terms of the licensing
RH10 9PX shown
agreement here,
by other parties please
is expressly forbidden. see www.decra.co.uk DTSE026

Telephone:

(01293) 545058/9 DECRA STRATOS TILE

Fax:
Design and installation
Ridges - ventilated – Installation
100 ‘D’ Type with Decra
Universal Hip/Ridge
Vent
Applies to: Decra Classic, Parctile,
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
to allow a 5 mm continuous air gap on either
side of the ridge tree.
2. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
nails.
3. Fix an additional 50 x 25mm batten on
top of the rearmost of the two tiling battens,
in a position to suit the fitting of the ‘D’
Ridge Cap.
4. Turn back edge of the tile up to form 25 –
38mm upstand against the top tiling batten
5. Position 'D' Ridge Cap over the top
batten and upstand edge of tile (See
illustration).
6. Pulling the bottom edge of ridge cap
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
Universal Vent Strips into position on each
side of the 'D' Ridge (See illustration).
7. Install Universal Vent Strips continuously
throughout the whole length of the ridge on
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
between each Strip.
8. Nail 'D' Ridge Cap through the downturn
of the cap into the tile upstand and face of
the top batten. Use 4 Decra nails on each
side.
9. For ridge end termination use ‘D’ Ridge
End Closure Unit.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the
D Ridge cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing
batten.
Applies to: Decra Stratos
n As above, but battens to be 50 x 38mm,
Applies to: Decra Plus Tile
1. Cut the roofing felt back to allow a 5 mm
and tile upstand at ridge to be 38mm. continuous air gap on either side of the
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.
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
Applies to: Decra Elegance nails.
n As for ‘D’ Type ridge, BUT Half round 3. Cut top course of tiles (with Decra special
Ridge used in lieu of D Ridge. cutting tool) to a dimension which is 5mm
less than the distance between the ridge
Decra Oberon Tiles
tree and the bottom edge of the first course
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
of tile battens below the ridge.
to allow a 5mm continuous air gap on either
4. Secure top course of tiles using 4 Decra
side of the ridge tree.
Plus Nails driven through the downturn nose
2. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
of the top course into the battens.
side on both sides of ridge, using galvanised
5. Nail additional 50 x 25mm batten, with
nails.
Decra ‘D’ Ridge sealing strip attached to
3. Fix an additional 50 x 25mm batten on
underside, onto the tile on each side of the
top of the rearmost of the two tiling battens,
ridge in a position to suit the fitting of the
in a position to suit the fitting of the
Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ Ridge Cap.
Ridge/Barge Cap.
6. Fit Ridge Cap over the top batten and tile
4. Turn back edge of the tile up to form
upstand.
25 – 38mm upstand against the top tiling
7. Pulling the bottom edge of Ridge Cap
batten.
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
5. Position Ridge/Barge Cap over the top
Universal Vent strips into position on each
batten and upstand edge of tile (See
side of the 'D' Ridge.
illustration).
8. Install Universal Vent strips continuously
6. Pulling the bottom edge of ridge cap
throughout the whole length of the hip on
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
Universal Vent Strips into position on each
between each strip.
side of the Ridge/Barge Cap (See
9. Nail 'D' Ridge Cap and Universal Vents
illustration).
through the downturn of the cap into the
7. Install Universal Vent Strips continuously
Ridge upstand and face of the top batten.
throughout the whole length of the ridge on
Use 4 Decra nails on each side.
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
10. For ridge end termination use ‘D’ Ridge
between each strip.
End Closure Unit.
8. Fit Ridge/Barge Cap over the top batten
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
of the Ridge/Barge Cap near the end lap. 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.
NOTE: Decra Oberon Ridge/Barge Caps are tapered to
allow for laps.
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Applies to: Decra Classic, Parctile (roof
pitches 10° - 35°)
1. Cut the roofing felt back at the top edge
to allow a 5mm continuous air gap on either
side of the ridge tree.
2. Fit two battens side by side on both sides
of the ridge using galvanised nails.
3. Lay the ridge course of tiles.
4. Place the Ridge Vent Filler on the top
course of tiles. Position it so that, once
installed, its lower edge will fit tightly against
the downturn of the Ridge Cap.
Ridge Ventilation using D Ridge Vent Filler
5. Lay a batten, not exceeding 50 x 25mm,
into the tray of the Ridge Vent Filler and
secure by nailing through the Filler and tile
into the battens on the underside. Use
75mm galvanised nails.
6. Fix ‘D’ Type Ridge Cap over the top
batten by nailing through its downturn into
the face of the batten. Use 4 Decra nails on
each side.

NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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.

Applies to: Decra Elegance

As for Decra Classic BUT
n Half Round Ridge used in lieu of D
Ridge.

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

Monopitch ridges – Design

102 without ventilation

Decra Classic – using D Ridge Decra Oberon – using Ridge/Barge Cap Decra Plus Tile – using D Ridge
DTSE040 DPTE040 DPSE040

'D' Type Ridge Cap

(1200mm cover length), Oberon Tile Ridge/Barge Cap 'D' Type Ridge Cap
used as a Mono-Pitch Decra D Ridge sealing strip 0.43mm Gauge
Decra Classic folded to shape shown
ridge capping piece. attached to the underside (1200mm cover length),
and fixed four times
Fixed with one Decra nail of 50 x 25mm batten folded to shape shown
both sides with Decra Nails.
le each side close to the end lap. and fixed four times
iab
is var iab
le both sides with
sion var Decra Plus Nails/Screws
en nsion le
Dim iab
Dime var
on
nsi
50

D ime
Tiling battens

50
Decra Plus Tiles
2 x 25 x 50mm
Fascia Tiling battens battens

Fascia
Fascia

Applies to Classic – Similar general

principles of construction also apply to:
Decra Stratos and Parctile.

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:

(01293) 545058/9 DECRA PLUS

Applies to Classic – Similar general Fax:
CONTENT
(01293) 562709
principles of construction also apply to:
DECRA PLUS
Notes: email:
The drawings above illustrate typical construction details, and are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing
MONO-RIDGE DETAILS
Decra Stratos and Parctile. many alternative constructions.
Unit 3 If technical@decra.co.uk
the construction you need is not shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk (D TYPE RIDGE)
N BRICKWORK TIMBER BATTEN PLYWOOD
Faraday Centre DECRA TILE
Web-Site:

Faraday Road http://www.decra.co.uk DRAWING SCALE

Crawley 1:10
The copyright of this drawing and detail information belongs to

Monopitch ridges – Installation
‘D’ Type without
ventilation
Applies to: Decra Classic and Parctile
1. Turn underlay 25-50mm up face of
ridge/fascia.
2. Fix two tiling battens side by side at top
of monopitch ridge.
3. Fix additional 50 x 25mm monopitch
ridge fixing batten to top tiling batten.
4. Fold Decra ‘D’ type Ridge Cap to form
monopitch ridge profile capping.
5. Secure with four Decra Nails to each side.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the down turned leg of the D
Ridge cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing batten.
Applies to: Decra Stratos
As for ‘D’ Type without Ventilation, BUT
n Minimum batten size 50mm x 38mm.
Applies to: Decra Elegance
As for ‘D’ Type without Ventilation, BUT
n Half Round Ridge used in lieu of D
Ridge.
‘D’ Type without
ventilation
Applies to: Decra Plus
1. Fix two tiling battens 50 x 25mm side by
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.
4. Fold Ridge Cap to shape and fit over
batten (above) and fascia.
5. Secure Ridge Cap with four Decra
nails/screws both sides.
NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the D
Ridge cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing batten.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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.
Ridge/Barge Cap
without ventilation
Applies to: Decra Oberon
1. Turn underlay 25-50mm up face of
ridge/fascia.
2. Create fixing position for Ridge/Barge
Cap:
n Fix batten to top of ridge fascia sized to
span from back edge of fascia to top edge
of top tiling batten.
n Fix 50 x 25mm batten to back of batten
above.
n Fold Ridge/Barge Cap to form
monopitch ridge profile capping.
3. Secure with one Decra Nail to each side,
close to the end lap.
NOTE: Decra Oberon Ridge/Barge Caps are tapered to
allow for laps.
NOTE: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the
Ridge/Barge Cap and use an alternative size of ridge fixing
batten.
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ventilation
Applies to: Decra Classic, Decra Stratos
and Parctile
As for unventilated mono ridge, BUT
n Cut roofing felt min. 10mm short to allow
clear ventilation through to ridge.
n Allow min. 5mm clear air gap between
tiling, battens and fascia to ensure clear
ventilation to roofspace.
n Install Universal Vent strips behind the
front edge of the Ridge Cap.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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: Where roof pitches exceed 35° it may be necessary
to adjust the return angle of the downturned leg of the D
Ridge cap and use an alternative size of monopitch ridge
fixing batten.
Applies to: Decra Plus Tiles
As for unventilated mono ridge, BUT
n Cut roofing felt min. 5mm short to allow
clear ventilation through to ridge.
n Allow min. 5mm clear air gap between
tiling, battens and fascia to ensure clear
ventilation to roofspace.
n Install Universal Vent strips behind the
front edge of the Ridge Cap.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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.
 Decra D type Ridge Cap
(1200mm cover length)
suitable for roof pitches from
10˚ to 35˚. Fixed four times
110
with precoated Decra Nails
50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
battens along length of hip
Decra tiles turned up 38mm in
front of batten and nailed 4 times
each side (using Decra Nails)
through the hip capping and into
the face of the batten

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Design and installation

Hips - unventilated – Design

Rafter
Hip Rafter
Tile Battens
Roofing Felt

104 Decra Classic - Cutaway isometric to Hip DTSE031

Decra Classic – Hip detail using D Ridge
Decra D type Ridge Cap
(1200mm cover length)
suitable for roof pitches from
10˚ to 35˚. Fixed four times
110
with precoated Decra Nails
40
DTSE031
50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
battens along length of hip
Decra tiles turned up 38mm in
front of batten and nailed 4 times
each side (using Decra Nails)
through the hip capping and into
the face of the batten
Decra Plus – Hip detail using D Ridge DPSE031
End course cut to appropriate length 5mm short
Decra D type Ridge Cap
of hip line using special Decra cutting blade
(1200mm cover length)
suitable for roof pitches from
10˚ to 35˚. Fixed four times 110 50 x 25mm battens fixed to tile
with Decra Plus Nails/Screws battens along length of hip
Decra 'D' Ridge sealing strip
attached to underside of

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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

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
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unventilated
Applies to: Decra Classic, Stratos and
Parctile
1. Fit 50 x 25mm hip battens (50 x 38mm
for Decra Stratos), fixed to tile battens along
length of hip to suit D type Ridge Cap.
2. Cut tiles to a raking angle and turn Decra
tiles up 38mm in front of batten and fit D
type Ridge Cap over upstand.
3. Secure tiles and ridge cap using 4-no.
pre-coated Decra nails each side, driven
through the hip capping and tile upstand,
into the face of the batten.
4. For hip end termination use ‘D’ Ridge Hip
End Closure Unit.
unventilated
Applies to: Decra Plus Tile
1. Cut tiles to raking angle (using Decra
special cutting blade) 5mm short of hip line.
2. Nail additional 50 x 25mm batten, with
Decra ‘D’ Ridge sealing strip attached to
underside, onto the tile on each side of the
hip in a position to suit the fitting of the
Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ Ridge Cap.
3. Make an incision in the hip sealing strip at
each intersection of the sealing strip with the
nose of the tile to allow the sealing strip to
dress neatly into step between each course
of the tiles.
4. Position ‘D’ Ridge Cap over the top
unventilated
Applies to: Decra Oberon
1. Fit 50 x 25mm batten, fixed to tile
battens, along length of hip.
2. Cut tiles to a raking angle and turn Decra
Oberon tiles up 25mm against batten.
3. Fit Ridge/Barge Cap over upstand and
nail with one Decra fixing nail on each side
of the Ridge Cap near the end lap.
NOTE: Decra Oberon Ridge/Barge Caps are tapered to
allow for laps.

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

As for ‘D’ Type Unventilated, BUT End Closure Unit.

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

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Design and installation

Rafter

Hips - ventilated – Design Hip Rafter

Tile Battens

Roofing Felt

106 Decra Classic - Cutaway isometric to Hip DTSE032

Decra Classic – Ventilated Hip using D Ridge DTSE032

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

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

50 x 25mm batten 10mm to allow clear

ventilation to roof space

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

Decra Stratos Tiles Hip rafter Roofing felt cut short to

leave 10mm minimum Hip Rafter Tile Battens
Roofing Felt Decra Underlay/Decra Breather
ventilation gap.
Membrane as appropriate

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Hip Detail using 'D' Type Ridge Scale 1:10

Hips – ventilated – Installation
(Universal D Ridge/Hip ventilator)
‘D’ Type with Decra Universal
Ridge/Hip Vent
Applies to: Decra Classic, Parctile,
Decra Stratos
1. Cut the roofing felt back to allow a 5mm
continuous air gap on either side of the hip
tree.
2. Nail 50 x 25mm batten to the tiling
battens on each side of the hip using
galvanised nails.
3. Cut tiles to raking angle to suit. Turn edge
of tiles up to form a 38mm upstand against
the batten.
4. Position 'D' Ridge Cap over the top
batten and upstand edge of tile.
5. Pulling the bottom edge of Ridge Cap
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
Universal Ridge/Hip strips into position on
each side of the 'D' ridge.
6. Install Universal Vent strips continuously
throughout the whole length of the hip on
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
between each strip.
7. Nail 'D' Ridge Cap and Universal Vents
through the downturn of the cap into the tile
upstand and face of the top batten. Use 4
Decra nails on each side.
8. For hip end termination use ‘D’ Ridge Hip
End Closure Unit.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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.
Applies to: Decra Elegance
As for Decra Classic, BUT
n Half Round Ridge used in lieu of D
Ridge.
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.
‘D’ Type with Decra Universal Ridge/Hip
Vent
Applies to: Decra Plus Tile,
1. Cut the roofing felt back to allow a 5mm
continuous air gap on either side of the hip
tree.
2. Cut tiles to raking angle (using Decra
special cutting blade) to form a mitred joint
with a 10mm air gap between the cut edges
of the tile on both sides of the hip.
3. Nail additional 50 x 38mm batten, with
Decra ‘D’ Ridge Sealing Strip attached to
underside, onto the tile on each side of the
hip in a position to suit the fitting of the
Decra 0.9mm ‘D’ Ridge Cap.
4. Make an incision in the hip Sealing Strip
at each intersection of the Sealing Strip with
the nose of the tile to allow the Sealing Strip
to dress neatly into step between each
course of the tiles.
5. Position ‘D’ Ridge Cap over the top
batten and upstand edge of tile.
6. Pulling the bottom edge of Ridge Cap
away from the upstand edge of the tiles, slip
Universal Vent strips into position on each
side of the 'D' Ridge Cap.
7. Install Universal Vent strips continuously
throughout the whole length of the hip on
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
between each strip.
8. Nail 'D' Ridge Cap and Universal Vents
through the downturn of the cap into the tile
upstand and face of the top batten. Use 4
Decra nails on each side.
9. For hip end termination use ‘D’ Ridge Hip
End Closure Unit.
NOTE: Decra D Ridge 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.
Design and installation
Ridge/Barge Cap with Decra Universal 107
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Applies to: Decra Oberon
1. Cut the roofing felt back to allow a 5mm
continuous air gap on either side of the hip
tree.
2. Nail 50 x 25mm batten to the tiling
battens on each side of the hip using
galvanised nails.
3. Cut tiles to raking angle to suit. Turn edge
of tiles up to form a 25mm upstand against
the batten.
4. Position Ridge/Barge Cap over the top
batten and upstand edge of tile.
5. Pulling the bottom edge of Ridge/Barge
Cap away from the upstand edge of the
tiles, slip Universal Vent strips into position
on each side of the Ridge/Barge Cap (See
illustration).
6. Install Universal Vent strips continuously
throughout the whole length of the hip on
both sides. Ensure there are no gaps
between each strip.
7. Nail Ridge/Barge Cap and Universal Vents
through the downturn of the cap into the tile
upstand and face of the top batten. Use 1
Decra nail each side of the Ridge/Barge Cap
near the end lap.
NOTE: Decra Oberon Ridge/Barge Caps are tapered to
allow for laps.
Design and installation

Valleys – Design

108 Decra Classic – Valley Gutter Details DTSE055

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

250x25mm layboard flush with

top surface of rafter.
Note: Prefabricated Roof Trusses 50 Continuous batten to each
must not be notched. side of valley gutter

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

6mm exterior grade ply

layboards to valley
50
Noggins cut between rafters to
support ply layboards
275
Rafter
Valley rafter

GRP Valley Detail

Decra Classic tiles cut to rake
Preformed GRP Valley tray, and bent down at valley
thickness of counter
battens to suit. Tile batten
Timber packing pieces,
thickness to suit.
125 approx Roofing felt

Continuous batten to each

side of valley gutter

Noggins cut between rafters to

support valley tray

200 Rafter

Valley rafter

Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also apply to:

Decra Oberon, Plus Tile, Stratos, Elegance and Parctile.

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Valleys – Installation
Lead Valley
All Decra Tile systems:
1. Install noggins between rafters to support
valley boards.
2. Lay 250mm girth valley boards flush with
top surface of rafter or 6mm exterior grade
plywood valley boards on top of rafters.
3. Ensure that valley boards provide
continuous support for lead valley.
4. Install continuous valley batten to each
side of valley gutter, approx 200mm from
centre line of valley, to support tiling battens.
5. Dress lead over layboards and valley
battens and provide welted end, min.
275mm from centre line of valley
6. If required install timber packing pieces to
suit to support underlay and tile battens at
intermediate position*.
7. Cut underlay/breather membrane to rake
and dress over valley to lap onto lead valley.
Ensure that underlay is not laid under lead.
8. Cut tile battens to rake, projecting over
valley typically 65mm short of centre line
(also allowing sufficient downturn of tile edge
into valley).
9. Cut tiles neatly, fold down to cover
batten, and fix to provide a gap typically
125mm wide centred on valley
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
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All Decra Tile systems:
1. Install noggins between rafters to support
the valley boards & GRP valley tray.
2. Lay valley boards flush with top surface of
rafters or 6mm exterior grade plywood
valley boards on top of rafters.
3. Ensure that valley boards provide
continuous support for GRP valley tray.
4. Install continuous valley batten to each
side of valley gutter, approx 200mm from
centre line of valley, to support tiling battens.
5. Install GRP valley in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. If required install timber packing pieces to
suit to support underlay and tile battens at
intermediate position*.
7. Cut underlay/breather membrane to rake
and dress over valley to lap onto lead valley.
Ensure that underlay is not laid under lead.
8. Cut tile battens to rake, projecting over
valley typically 65mm short of centre line
(also allowing sufficient downturn of tile edge
into valley).
9. Cut tiles neatly, fold down to cover
batten, and fix to provide a gap typically
125mm wide centred on valley.
*Timber packing pieces: These are used to
raise the tiling battens above the level of the
rafters to create an upstand for the valley
tray, and should be reduced from min.
19mm thickness across three or more
rafters to avoid a visible rise in the tiling.
Design and installation

Velux window – Design

110 Decra Classic DTSE080

VELUX - EDW FLASHING

Note:50x25mm battens: Tiling batten against top

6mm ply layboards to be fitted to top edge edge of EDW flashing
and sides to secure Velux brackets at 20mm
below top surface of tiling battens. Sealing Strip supplied as
50x50 and 50x38mm Battens: part of EDW flashing
Tiling battens to be notched 20mm to secure
Velux fixing brackets 20mm below top surface EDW Top Gutter Flashing

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

Battens fixed through to rafters

Decra Classic tiles
with galvanised wire nails,
length and gauge is determined
Tiling Battens, minimum by size of tile battens and rafter
thickness 25mm, size spacings (see table in technical
determined by rafter spacing, brochure).
refer to technical information
brochure. Decra Classic tiles fixed with
precoated twist shank galvanised
nails, vertically fixed nail heads to be
covered with a finishing kit
(supplied by Decra).
Roofing Felt

Decra Classic tiles turn

Typical Section
down 20mm at edge
Velux EDW Side Flashing
Sealing Strip supplied
as part of EDW flashing 100mm x 6mm thick exterior grade
ply layboard with 20mm clear to each side
Notched tiling batten Velux Rooflight of rooflight to secure fixing brackets 20mm
fully supported on below top surface of tiling battens.
double rafters 125 125

50x25mm batten end supported on

30 - 45mm
Roofing Felt full rafter or supporting batten below
roofing felt.
20

Fixing bracket Fixing bracket

20mm below top 20mm below top
surface of tiling batten surface of tiling batten

Detail using 50 x 50mm Battens Detail using 50 x 25mm Battens

This detail same for 50 x 38mm battens,
battens notched 20mm to secure fixing
Typical Cross-Sections
brackets 20mm below line of tiling battens

Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also apply to:

Decra Oberon, Plus Tile, Elegance and Parctile.

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shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk
 Design and installation
Velux window – Design

Decra Stratos DSTE080 111

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VELUX - EDW FLASHING Tiling batten against top
Note: edge of EDW flashing
50 x 50 and 50 x 38mm Battens:
Tiling battens to be notched 20mm to Sealing Strip supplied as
secure Velux fixing brackets 20mm part of EDW flashing
below top surface of tiling battens.
EDW Top Gutter Flashing

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

Decra Stratos Tiles

Battens fixed through to rafters with galvanised
Tiling Battens, minimum thickness wire nails, length and gauge is determined by
38mm, size determined by rafter sizeof tile battens and rafter spacings (see table in
spacing, refer to technical technical brochure).
information brochure.
Stratos Tiles fixed with precoated twist shank
galvanised nails ,vertically fixed nail heads to
becovered with a finishing kit (supplied by Decra).

Roofing Felt

Decra Stratos Tiles turn

down 20mm at edge Typical Section

Sealing Strip supplied Velux EDW Side Flashing

as part of EDW flashing 38mm tiling batten notched 20mm,
or19mm ply layboard to secure fixing
Notched tiling batten fully Velux Rooflight bracket 20mm below top surface of
supported on double rafters tiling batten
125 125
Roofing Felt
50x38mm batten end
30 - 45mm supported on full rafter or
supporting batten below
roofing felt.
20

Fixing bracket Fixing bracket

20mm below top 20mm below top
surface of tiling surface of tiling
batten batten

Detail using 50 x 38mm Battens

Detail using 50 x 50mm Battens
Typical Cross-Sections

Scale 1:10

Notes: 15 minimum roof pitch for Velux GGL Rooflights.

Velux Type EDW flashings must be used
The use of the following rooflights are to be strongly recommended for improved fitting in conjunction
with Decra Stratos Tiles GGL102, GGL104, GGL304, GGL308, GGL608, GGL804, GGL808, Special
sizes complying with overall external frame heights of 780mm, 980mm, 1400mm.

The drawings above illustrate typical

Velux Rooflight construction
profiles details,of,and
and details courtesy and are selected
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Design and installation
Velux window – Installation
112 Applies to: All Decra Tiles
The following details should be read in
conjunction with Velux design and
installation instructions. Decra Classic tiles
are illustrated, but the same principles apply
for other Decra tile systems.
1. Prepare roof structure for installation of
roof light. Where necessary, add timber
noggins of suitable section (See figure A).
2. Applies where the tile batten size is 50 x
25mm:
i) Install 6mm exterior quality plywood
layboards (see figure B)
n layboard 1 (100mm width).
n layboard 2 (220mm depth).
Secure layboards to underlying
rafters/noggins , leaving a 20mm gap
between edge of layboards and roof light.
ii) Install roof tile underlay and 50 x 25mm
tile battens (see figures C and D).
iii) Ensure end of tile battens butt against
plywood layboards. Do NOT install tile
battens on top of plywood (See figure E).
iv) Secure tile battens to rafters and noggins
with appropriate fasteners.
v) If tile batten at base of rooflight fouls
plywood layboard, notch tile batten to suit
(see blue line, figure F).
3. Applies where the tile batten size exceeds
50 x 25mm:
i) Install roof tile underlay, tile battens and
timber bearer batten support for Velux
rooflight (See figure G). Make correct choice
of batten size from Table below.
ii) If the position of the bearer batten support
for Velux rooflight obstructs the tile batten,
use tile batten as a rooflight bearer batten.
Recess Velux rooflight fixing bracket into tile
batten by cutting a 20mm deep notch into
tile batten where rooflight fixing bracket
intersects tile batten.
iii) At sides of rooflight cut tile battens leaving
a 20mm gap between edge of tile batten
and rooflight. Cut notch in tile battens
100mm wide x 20mm deep.
4. To improve weathertightness of rooflight
an optional Velux BFX collar, as
recommended by Velux, can be installed
over the tile battens as per Velux instructions
(BFX collar omitted from illustrations for
reasons of clarity)
Recommended Batten Sizes (if greater than 50 x 25mm is required)
Rafter or Tile Profile
Truss Spacing
Up to 600mm
centres Decra Stratos
Greater than 600mm Decra Classic
but not exceeding Decra Oberon
1200mm centres Decra Plus
Decra Stratos
Parctile
5. Install Velux EDW front apron flashing as
per Velux installation manual (See figure H),
taking care to dress malleable flashing neatly
into profile of Decra Tile (See figure L). To
improve fit of front apron flashing, flatten
raised crowns of tile profile where the raised
crowns overlap tile batten prior to installing
front apron.
6. If the position of the Velux rooflight
necessitates the use of a short course of
tiles under the Velux front apron, cut Decra
tiles around front edge of rooflight to
appropriate length using tin snips. Prior to
installation of cut tile, install suitable size
timber packing piece to act as a support to
head of cut tile. This packing piece should
be of a depth sufficient to ensure line of tile
does not stand proud of or dip below
existing sight line of adjoining Decra tiles.
7. Install Velux EDW side and back gutter
flashing as per Velux installation manual
(See figures J & K).
Tile Batten Rooflight Bearer
Size Batten Size
50mm x 38mm 50mm x 18mm
50mm x 50mm 50mm x 30mm
50mm x 50mm 50mm x 30mm
50mm x 50mm 50mm x 30mm
50mm x 50mm 50mm x 30mm
50mm x 50mm 50mm x 30mm
 Design and installation
Velux window – Installation

8. Cut and bend tiles adjacent

a f k 113
Velux side flashing to form a

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20mm downturn, using a Decra
guillotine and bender. Tiles
adjacent to Velux side flashings
should oversail tile battens. Gap
between the edge of the tile and
the roof light should not be less
than 30mm (See figures H, I &
L).
b 2
g l

9. Flare edge of nose of Decra

tile outwards to form neat outlet 1

to Velux side flashing gutter

(See figure L).

10. Install eaves batten directly

behind Velux EDW back gutter
flashing. Secure bottom course c h m
of Decra tiles with four Decra
fixing nails driven vertically, close
to the high point of the tile
profile, into the eaves batten.
Seal these nail heads using
Decra Finishing Kit.

11. Tiles adjacent to Velux back

gutter flashing should oversail d i n
eaves battens. Gap between
the edge of the tile and the roof
light should be minimum 60mm
and maximum 150mm (See
figure H & N).

12. If the position of the rooflight

dictates a short course of tiles,
cut tiles adjacent Velux back e j A completed
gutter flashing and bend to form
a 25mm downturn, using Decra
Velux window
guillotine and bender. installed
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.
 225

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

Vertical tiling – Design Arrange tiling courses or windows so that the

window head occurs at a joint in the tiles Felt Underlay/
Arris rail with
to corner, dressed
breather membrane
over battens and
dressed over
welted as shown
Breather Paper
Timber packing pieces,

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

over battens and

welted as shown Edge bead shaped Tile Battens Ex 50 x 75mm rail, size
Felt Underlay/
Breather Paper at top to fit beneath determined by next step in
tile downstand tile, shaped to dress lead
Timber packing pieces, flashing down over tile upstand
Felt Underlay/
thickness to suit.
Tile Battens Breather Paper
Mastic pointing
Framing
Oberon Tiles

Decra Oberon – Window Head Detail DPTE075 Decra Oberon – Window Cill Detail DPTE075 Decra Oberon – Window Jamb Detail DPTE075

Decra Oberon Tiles Breather Membrane

Notes: This detail requires the use
Tiling Battens Breather paper extended to
of a cill extension piece, Tiling Battens
Part Elevation edge of planted timber bead
otherwise a timber sub-cill
Scale 1:10 The timber packing pieces are used to raise the tiling battens above the level of the rafters
Decra to create
Plain Tiles
Oberon Tile Ridge/Barge Breather Membrane should be used
an upstand for the vertical valley tray, and should be reduced from minimum 19mm thick across three
Cap 370mm cover,
fixed with one Decra Nail or more rafters to avoid a visible rise in the tiling. Mastic Pointing
Ex 50 x 75mm Typical Timber window
each side of the barge Lead flashing (by others)
Arris rail with The scales indicated on this drawing refer section. No specific
cap near the end lap dressed down overto step
the scales
in the details will be at when
breather membrane printed out on an A4 sheet tileusing portraitwindow
and below orientation. In Autocad/Intellicad the main detail
into Cross-Section manufacturer type
dressed over is at a scale of 1:1 with any others proportionately larger or smaller.
weather check. Scale 1:10
50 x 38mm vertical 50 x 38mm Vertical edge batten to
batten at corner fixed vertical batten at side of window, size Scale 1:5
to tile battens Telephone:
corner fixed to dependant on batten
25

tile battens (01293) 545058/9 DECRA PLAIN

sizes, min TILE
32mm thick
Edge bead shaped 600x900mm
Ex 50 x 75mm rail, sizeFax:
window elevation
at top to fit beneath determined(01293)
by next562709
step in CONTENT
Decra Oberon Tiles tile downstand tile, shaped to dress lead PlantedDECRA
timber PLAIN TILEdependant on
bead, size Oberon Tiles cut and
email: batten sizes (12x40mm bent in to within 5mm
Scale 1:50 flashing down over tile upstand VERTICAL TILING DETAILSshown). Fixed in
Unit 3 technical@decra.co.uk position after tiles fitted through to of window jamb
Tile Battens INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CORNERS
Mastic pointing Faraday Centre Web-Site: vertical edge batten
Notes: DRAWING SCALE DATE
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Breather Paper West Sussex Decra Roof Systems (UK) Ltd. DRAWING NO REVISION
Batten Decra Oberon
fixed through – Barge Detail
cut tiles into DPTE076 Reproduction
Decra Oberon – Soffit
or amendment Detail
outwith the terms of the licensing
DPTE076 DPTE064
Framing RH10 9PX agreement by other parties is expressly forbidden.
double batten and counterbatten
prior to fixing of soffit and fascia Batten fixed through cut tiles into
double batten and counterbatten
prior to fixing of soffit and fascia
Breather Membrane
This detail requires the use
of a cill extension piece, Tiling Battens Breather paper extended to
rt Elevation edge of planted timber bead
otherwise a timber sub-cill
ale 1:10 Decra Plain Tiles
should be used
Barge Board
BLOCKWORK INSULATION BRICKWORK Mastic Pointing TIMBER BATTEN PLYWOOD DECRA TILE
Lead flashing (by others) Typical Timber window Barge Board
cking pieces are used to raise the tiling battens above the level of the rafters to create
dressed down over step in The scales indicated on this drawing refer to the scales the details will be at when section. No specific
the vertical valley tray, and should tile
be reduced Barge
from Board
minimum Soffit
printed out on an A4 sheet using portrait orientation. In Autocad/Intellicad the manufacturer
main detail type
and below window into 19mm Cross-Section
thick across three
is at a scale of 1:1 with any others proportionately larger or smaller.
s to avoid a visible rise in the tiling. weather check. Scale 1:10Barge Board L Shaped cap formed on-site Soffit
Vertical edge batten to
Soffit fixed to side of window,fromsizeOberon top courseScale 1:5
cated on this drawing refer to the scales the details will be at when L Shaped cap formed on-site
an A4 sheet using portraitunderside of batten
orientation. In Autocad/Intellicad the main detail dependantTelephone:
on batten
1:1 with any others proportionately larger or smaller. Soffit fixed to sizes, min This
32mm alternative
thick detail can be from Oberon top course
600x900mm (01293) 545058/9 DECRA PLAIN TILE
Oberon Tilewindow Ex
cut to rake 50 x 75mm rail, sizeunderside of batten used where it is not possible to
elevation Fax:
remove the soffit or replace the This alternative detail can be
determined by next step in
above line of soffit board CONTENT
Telephone:
tile, shaped to dress
OberonleadTile cut to rake (01293)
Planted 562709
timberfascia
bead,board.
size dependant on used where
Oberon it isand
Tiles cut not possible to DECRA PLAIN TILE
flashing down over tile line
above upstand
of soffit board batten sizes (12x40mm
email: shown). Fixed in remove
bent the soffit
in to within 5mm or replace the
Scale 1:50
(01293) 545058/9 DECRA PLAIN TILE VERTICAL TILING DETAIL
position after tiles fitted through to of fascia
windowboard.
jamb
Fax: Unit 3 technical@decra.co.uk
CONTENT vertical edge batten WINDOW ABUTMENT
es: (01293) 562709 Faraday CentrePLAIN TILE
DECRA Web-Site:
email: Faraday Road http://www.decra.co.uk DRAWING SCALE DATE
VERTICAL TILING DETAILS
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EXTERNAL are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
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shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk Reproduction or amendment outwith the terms of the licensing
oad http://www.decra.co.uk DRAWING SCALE RH10 9PX DATE DPTE075
agreement by other parties is expressly forbidden.
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sex Decra Roof Systems (UK) Ltd. DRAWING NO REVISION
Reproduction or amendment outwith the terms of the licensing DPTE064
0 9PX agreement by other
Breather parties is expressly forbidden.
Membrane

Vertical tiling – Installation
Installation guidance refers to Decra
Oberon Tiles
Fix tiles to battens in standard manner as
per roofing:
n Always install Decra Underlay or Breather
Membrane on exterior face of structure.
n When installing the tiles ensure that they
are laid in a random/broken bond pattern.
This can be achieved by cutting the first tiles
at verges and external/internal angles to
random lengths ensuring that the pattern of
the profile of the tile does not appear
repeatedly in the same vertical position up
the elevation to be tiled.
n Fix each tile in lowest course and first
course above doors/windows using four
nails/screws driven horizontally close to the
high point of the tile profile.
n Fix tiles in each subsequent courses
using four nails/screws driven through
downturned nose into face of battens and
one Decra fixing nail/screw driven through
the intermediate step of the down turned
nose of the tile into the face of the batten.
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
At internal corners: Retaining existing soffit and fascia in 115
n Install vertical lead gutter to corner, position:
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extending min. 225mm from corner on both n Fix 50 x 25mm batten to structure,
sides, dressed over battens and welted. abutting soffit.
n Install tiling battens leaving gap of n Nail head of top course of tiles to batten
approx. 80mm to corner on both sides. (above).
n Cut and bend tiles back to within 5mm of n Install 50 x 25mm batten to soffit,
lead gutter. abutting tile.
n Provide L shaped cap to this batten, cut
At external corners:
on site from Decra Oberon Tile Top Course
n Install 50 x 38mm vertical battens, fixed
flashing.
to tile battens at both faces of the corner.
n Bend tiles to form 25–38mm upstand At window reveals:
against vertical battens. n Bend tiles to form a return into recess of
n Position Ridge/Barge Cap over vertical window reveal, leaving a 5mm gap between
battens and tile upstand. returned edge of tile and window jamb.
n Fix with one Decra nail each side of the n Trim out window reveal with timber/upvc
Ridge/Barge Cap near the end lap. facing pieces.
At soffits
Where soffit and fascia board can be
removed or are to be replaced:
n Remove soffit (and fascia).
n Install 50 x 25mm timber batten to face
of structure, positioned so that bottom of
batten aligns with bottom of soffit.
n Nail head of top course of tiles to batten
(above).
n Fix 50 x 25mm batten to bottom of gable
ladder, abutting Decra Tile, ready to take
soffit.
 Decra Continuous Rafter Roll 370mm
- over insulation ventilator
370mm
Design and installation

Mansard and changes in roof pitch – Design Lead Flashing

(by others)

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

Decra nails fixed vertically

through high point of tile to
have finishing kit applied to head. 370mm
Decra Continuous Rafter Roll 370mm Nosing of main roof tile to
- over insulation ventilator sit close to top course. 370mm
370mm
If this dimension is
over 150mm Decra
tiles to be used.

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

Decra Tiles of tile batten at change of pitch

370

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.

Decra nails fixed vertically

through high point of tile to

Changes in roof pitch

have finishing kit applied to head. 370mm
Nosing of main roof tile to
sit close to top course. 370mm

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

BLOCKWORK INSULATION BRICKWORK TIMBER BATTEN PLYWOOD DECRA TILE

uge
on t

ga
le
dep 50mm

r ti
Decra Top Course bent to suit spacing pe
as
end
1

of tile batten at change of pitch

370

e
gaug
r tile
as pe

Roofing Felt

Decra auge
e gTiles
as per til

INSULATION The drawings above illustrate TIMBER

BRICKWORK typical construction details, and PLYWOOD
BATTEN are selected from Decra’s extensive library of details showing many alternative constructions. If the construction you need is not
DECRA TILE
shown here, please see www.decra.co.uk

Mansard and changes in roof pitch – Installation
Mansard roofs
Using lead flashing
Applies to: All Decra Tiles
1. Batten out steep pitch roof slope.
2. Batten out shallow pitch roof slope,
ensuring an eaves batten is positioned at the
bottom edge of the slope (i.e at the point
where the change in pitch occurs).
3. Fix top course of tiles to steep pitch roof
slope, cut and bent to suit spacing of tile
batten at change in pitch. Nail head of tile to
eave batten at the change in pitch on
shallow pitch roof slope.
4. Install lead flashing, securing top edge of
lead flashing to eave batten and dressed
down over tile below.
5. Install bottom tile course to shallow pitch
roof slope over the lead flashing and nail
through to batten.
6. Seal nail heads using Decra finishing kit.
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
Using top course
Applies to: All Decra tiles
Changes in roof 117
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1. Batten out steep pitch roof slope. pitch
2. Install top batten to steep pitch roof slope
Applies to: All Decra tiles
at no more than 150mm away from the
1. Set out battens at appropriate gauge up
point where change in pitch occurs.
to point where change in roof pitch occurs.
3. Batten out shallow pitch roof slope,
2. Set out battens at pitch change using
ensuring an eaves batten is positioned at the
front top edge of battens as the datum point
bottom edge of this slope (i.e at the point
rather than the underlying rafter.
where the change in pitch occurs).
3. Install next tile batten at appropriate
4. Fix penultimate course of tiles to steep
standard gauge for tile from the datum point
pitch roof slope, nailing the head of the tiles
at the front top edge of batten of the lower
to the top batten above.
batten to front top edge of battens of the
5. Fix Decra Top Course to top batten on
next batten (see diagram below).
steep pitch roof slope, bent to suit spacing
4. Tile in standard manner.
of eave batten on the shallow pitch roof
slope. Nail head of top course flashing to
eave batten at the change in pitch on Batten gauge should be measured
diagonally from here to here
shallow pitch roof slope.
6. Position bottom course of tiles to shallow
pitch roof slope so that the nosing of the tile
sits close to the face of the Decra top
Not from here to here
course flashing of steep pitch roof slope.
7. Fix bottom course of tiles to shallow pitch
roof slope by nailing through high point of
tile.
8. Seal nail heads using Decra finishing kit.
Design and installation

Gas flue ridge

118 Applies to: All Decra Tile systems

except Decra Oberon and Elegance
The Decravent Gas Glue Ridge Terminal is
produced to BS 5440 and complies with all
Building Regulations and Standards for gas
burning appliances with input up to 60kW.
British Gas approved and compatible with
Decra ‘D’ Ridge.
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Universal D Ridge/Hip ventilator blanking
pieces 1200mm long each side in length
along ridge, centred on flue tile centre, to
each side of gas flue terminal tile.
Ventilation blanking pieces only used if
rest of ridge is being ventilated with
universal ridge ventilator. V aria
ension
Dim
Battens to be cut back to leave minimum 25mm
clearance between timber and R Type Flue adapter
ble D type Ridge Cap with Gas Flue Ridge Terminal.
50 x 25mm batten, Classic tiles turned up 25mm to
38mm against face of Batten
Decra Classic tile
40

Tiling battens, size determined

by rafter spacing
mm
3 70

Decra Underlay or Decra Breather

Membrane as appropriate

R Type Ridge Terminal

adapter supplied by
others.

mm
400
Flue Component Isometric

If in-situ rafters with a ridge are used, a

400mm wide section of ridge has to be
removed. Where it proves necessary to cut
rafters a timber noggin must be secured to
rafters each side of the ridge.

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
Icopal rainwater system

Icopal rainwater system

120 Design Example: using the formula in BS EN

12056-3: 2000:
Roof pitch Multiplication factor

considerations A roof with a plan width from gutter eave to

10°
12.5°
1.088
1.111
apex of 5m x a height from gutter eave to
Roof drainage design 15° 1.134
roof apex of 3.84m x a length of roof 9m
To check that the Icopal Rainwater System 17.5° 1.158
long. Roof pitch 37.5°.
has sufficient capacity to drain the roof area 20° 1.182
and to assess the number and position of ERA (m2) = Lr x (Br + Hr/2) 22.5° 1.207
downpipes required, it is necessary to 25° 1.233
ERA (m2) = 9 x (5 + 3.84/2)
calculate the roof flow load. 27.5° 1.260
2 2
ERA (m ) = 62.28m 30° 1.289
Three key factors must be taken into
32.5° 1.319
account:
i. Area to be drained (the effective roof area). 35° 1.350
(Hr) 3.84m
ii. Intensity of rainfall. 37.5° 1.384

iii The number and positioning of downpipes. 40° 1.420

42.5° 1.458
45° 1.500

EFFECTIVE ROOF AREA (Br) 5.0m

(Lr) 9.0m 47.5° 1.546

Calculate Effective Roof Area (ERA) in 50° 1.596

accordance with: Alternatively using the same roof dimensions 52.5° 1.525

but using a multiplication method similar to 55° 1.714

n BS EN 12056-3: 2000 Gravity drainage
that shown in H3 of the Building 57.5° 1.785
inside buildings.
Regulations (see table opposite) 60° 1.866

n The Building Regulations 2002, Approved 62.5° 1.960

Example:
Document H, Part H3. 65 2.072
5m plan width x 9m long x 1.384
67.5 2.207
(multiplication factor for a roof 37.5°)
70°+ use formula ERA (m2)
= Lr x (Br + Hr/2) as
Using the formula in BS EN 12056-3: = 62.28m2 shown opposite
2000:
ERA (m2) = Lr x (Br + Hr/2)
Flow capacity
Br = the plan width of the roof from gutter The flow capacity of the Icopal 125mm rainwater system is set out in the Table below:
eave to roof apex.
Outlet in the centre Outlet at one end
ERA m2 litres per second ERA m2 litres per second
Hr = the height of the roof from gutter eave
to roof apex in metres.
Laid to fall 125m2 1.37 65m2 1.37
1:350*
Lr = the length of the roof to be drained in
*recommended
metres (i.e. gutter length).
The table above shows the largest effective roof area which should be drained into the gutter. These sizes are for a gutter
which is laid to a nominal fall of 1:350 and where the distance from a stop end to the outlet is not more than 50 times the
water depth. At greater distances the capacity of the gutter should be reduced in accordance with the recommendations of
BS EN 12056-3: 2000 Gravity drainage inside buildings.

Abutments to vertical surfaces
Where pitch roofs abut vertical walls, wind
driven rain is likely to increase the catchment
area. Allow for this by adding half the vertical
surface area of the wall to the effective roof
area of the sloping roof.
RAINFALL INTENSITY
For the UK the Building Regulations 2002
Approved Document H Part H3
recommends adopting for calculation
purposes a rainfall intensity of
0.021litres/second per square metre of the
effective roof area (ERA).
To calculate flow in litres/second multiply
effective roof area by rainfall intensity.
Example:
Using same dimensions as before:
62.28 x 0.021 = 1.31 litres/second
Further Design Considerations
The following factors should also be taken
into account when checking the suitability of
any guttering system.
n Gutters fixed at a fall of 1:350 provide a
better flow performance than gutters fixed
level.
n Total length of slope of gutter to outlet
should ideally not exceed 10m.
n A gutter run with an outlet centrally
positioned has approximately twice the
flow capacity of an outlet positioned at
the end of a gutter run.
n Due to the concentrated discharge that is
likely at valleys, it is good practice to
position an outlet adjacent to the internal
angle.
n External and internal corners by nature
restrict the flow performance of the gutter
system. The amount of restriction
depends on many variables, which need
to be factored into your calculations. It is
also recommended that wherever
possible an outlet is positioned adjacent
to corners.
n The above information is intended as a
general guide only. Each configuration of
a guttering system is unique and many
other factors may need to be taken into
account. For further more detailed design
advice please refer to BS EN 12056-3:
2000 Gravity drainage inside buildings.
Application
guidance
POSITIONING OF GUTTER AT EAVES
Position gutter so as to prevent rainwater
discharge overshoot.
Falls
A fall of 1:350 is recommended. Too steep a
fall should be avoided, as this will lead to an
excessive gap between the lowest edge of
the roof and the top of the gutter).
The highest point of fall should be at a stop
end or the centre point of gutter between
two outlets. It is recommended that gutter
lengths longer than 10m should slope from
the centre to the outlets at either end of the
run.
In all cases, roof felting or eave guard should
be extended to just below the top edge of
the gutter to prevent wind blowing water
behind the gutter.
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The roof covering should not extend so far 121
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and maintenance.
Care should be taken to ensure that there is
no sideways tilt of the gutter as this reduces
the gutter capacity.
GUTTER SUPPORT
Fascia brackets
Fasten Icopal gutter fascia brackets with 4-
no. galvanised or bright zinc plated screws
of an appropriate size, at max. 800mm -
1000mm centres.
Where roof eaves ventilation systems are top
mounted on fascia boards:
n Install an additional Icopal gutter spacer
between the gutter fascia bracket and the
fascia board to maintain the necessary
ventilation air passageway into the throat
of the eaves ventilation system.
n Icopal gutter spacer 10 & gutter spacer
25 are available to complement
10,000mm2 ventilation and 25,000mm2
systems respectively.
Rafter brackets
Fasten rafter brackets with 3-no. galvanised
or bright zinc plated screws min. 25 mm
long x 6 mm, at max. 600mm centres.
Angles and outlets
Fit additional Icopal fascia or rafter brackets
at or near angles and outlets to prevent
sagging.
Icopal rainwater system
Icopal rainwater system
122 GUTTER JOINTS
Use Icopal Gutter Unions to form joints
between length of Icopal gutter and to
incorporate internal/external angles. Support
joints with Icopal fascia or rafter brackets,
fixed max. 150 mm from the union.
Install Gutter Unions by hooking the back
edge of the Gutter Union over the top back
edge of gutter and then placing the front
edge over the front rolled lip of the gutter.
Then press the integral Gutter Union clip and
lock securely in position with the locking tab.
1 2
3 4
5 6
STOP ENDS
Use Icopal Universal Stop Ends at
termination of gutter. Support each Stop
End with Icopal Fascia or Rafter Brackets
fixed max. 150 mm from the Stop End.
Apply a bead of silicon sealant at end of
gutter to provide a secure watertight joint
between the gutter and the Stop End unit.
All faces to be jointed should be clean and
dry.
Install Universal Stop Ends by inverting unit
by 180º and sliding rolled lip of unit approx.
12mm into the front rolled lip of the gutter.
Then turn Stop End unit through 180º and
push down into sole of gutter; when in this
position the internal overlap of the Stop End
will lock under the small lip at the back edge
of the gutter. Push unit fully into the body of
the gutter.
To finish, break off the rear superfluous rolled
lip of the Stop End unit along its scribed
fracture line; fold the remaining projecting
vertical locking tab over the back edge of
the gutter.
7 8
9 10
11 12
RUNNING OUTLETS
Downpipe running outlets may be placed at
any point along the gutter without the need
to create a break in the running length.
Prior to installation:
Measure gutter and mark the centre line
position of where the downpipe is to be
fitted. Using a hacksaw, cut two angled slots
at a 45º angle 50mm from the marked
centreline position, forming a 100mm “V”
shaped opening in the sole of the gutter.
Crimp cut edge down into outlet by
approximately 5mm.
Installing the outlet:
Install Icopal Running Outlet, hooking the
front edge of the running outlet over the top
front rolled edge of gutter and then placing
the back edge over the back edge of the
gutter. Fold tabs on back edge of Running
Outlet over small lip at back of gutter into
the gutter.
13 14
15
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DOWNPIPES installation of the bracket, slot the Downpipe Downpipe termination 123
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the spigot of gutter running outlets. Lengths
of pipe are joined via a flush-fit internal
socket, allowing unimpeded drainage flow.
Ensure the internal socket is always at the
lower end of the pipe. Support joints in
downpipe by fixing Downpipe Brackets max.
150mm from joint.
Downpipe support
Downpipes are secured to the wall with
Icopal Downpipe Brackets. These open
fronted brackets hold the pipe securely by
means of a snap-lock clasp. This simplifies
installation by allowing unobstructed access
to fixing points during installation. It has the
additional benefit of allowing downpipes to
be released for maintenance work to the
wall without having to remove any fixing
screws.
Fix Downpipe Brackets to the wall with 2no.
galvanised or bright zinc plated screws.
Where pipes exceed 2m in length, fit an
Icopal Intermediate Downpipe Bracket. After
place with snap-lock clasp. away from the building for drainage via a
gully.
16 17 Downpipes may also be connected directly
to underground drainage systems by use of
Icopal Sliding Pipe (340mm), Icopal
Downpipe Drain Trap and Universal Drain
Trap Sleeve.
Offsets
18 19
Form offset bends (swan necks) using 2no.
75º Icopal Offset Bends.
Icopal Offset Bends are tapered and are
designed for an interference fit to each other
or to outlets and downpipes. Ensure that the
narrowest end of the Offset Bend is always
at the lower end of the pipe.
By combining Icopal Offset Bends with an
Icopal Middle Section Pipe (0.5m short
length of pipe) a wide variety of angles and
soffit overhangs can be successfully formed.
See Table below.

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

200mm Not Required 380mm

300mm 160mm 420mm

400mm 270mm 460mm

500mm 370mm 510mm

600mm 470mm 560mm

700mm 580mm 610mm

800mm 690mm 660mm

This table shows the lengths of middle pieces for Icopal Offset Bend 75º and different roof soffit projections
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124
 Estimating and ordering
Estimating and ordering

The tables on the following pages are

designed to aid specifiers, quantity
Estimating service 125

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surveyors and contractors calculate the Decra Technical Services provide a full
correct number of tiles required for a estimating service and project specification.
project. Please contact Technical Services for details:

Telephone: 01293 545058

An example calculation is provided on
Fax: 01293 562709
page 128.

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Estimating and ordering

Estimating guide
1. The Tables below are for estimating
purposes only. The figures quoted are based
on nominal tile dimensions and are subject to
normal manufacturing tolerances.
2. Count all fractions of tiles as whole tiles. additional wastage. We suggest an additional
3. The Tables assume a simple mono-pitch estimating figure of approx. 1.32 tiles x total
or duo-pitch roof construction. More linear metres of hips and valleys.
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
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of tile including covers required of tile including covers required
fascia* fascia*
4.755 15 18.580 15 7.315 23 28.830 23
5.075 16 19.810 16 7.635 24 30.080 24
5.395 17 21.040 17 7.955 25 31.330 25
5.715 18 22.270 18 8.275 26 32.580 26
6.035 19 23.500 19 8.595 27 33.830 27
6.355 20 24.730 20 8.915 28 35.080 28
6.675 21 25.960 21 9.235 29 36.330 29
6.995 22 27.190 22 9.555 30 37.580 30
7.315 23 28.420 23 9.875 31 38.830 31
7.635 24 29.650 24 10.195 32 40.080 32
7.955 25 30.880 25
8.275 26 32.110 26
8.595 27 33.340 27 Parctile
8.915 28 34.570 28
Rafter length to Number of Roof length number
9.235 29 35.800 29
suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles
9.555 30 37.030 30
of tile including covers required
9.875 31 38.260 31
fascia*
10.195 32 39.490 32
0.330 1 1.365 1
0.695 2 2.615 2
Decra Oberon 1.065 3 3.865 3
1.435 4 5.115 4
Rafter length to Number of Roof length number 1.805 5 6.365 5
suit full courses tile courses using barge of tiles 2.175 6 7.615 6
of tile including covers required 2.545 7 8.865 7
fascia* 2.915 8 10.115 8
0.280 1 1.330 1 3.285 9 11.365 9
0.595 2 2.580 2 3.655 10 12.615 10
0.915 3 3.830 3 4.025 11 13.865 11
1.235 4 5.080 4 4.395 12 15.115 12
1.555 5 6.330 5 4.765 13 16.365 13
1.875 6 7.580 6 5.135 14 17.615 14
2.195 7 8.830 7 5.505 15 18.865 15
2.515 8 10.080 8 5.875 16 20.115 16
2.835 9 11.330 9 6.245 17 21.365 17
3.155 10 12.580 10 6.615 18 22.615 18
3.475 11 13.830 11 6.985 19 23.865 19
3.795 12 15.080 12 7.355 20 25.115 20
4.115 13 16.330 13 7.725 21 26.365 21
4.435 14 17.580 14 8.095 22 27.615 22
4.755 15 18.830 15 8.465 23 28.865 23
5.075 16 20.080 16 8.835 24 30.115 24
5.395 17 21.330 17 9.205 25 31.365 25
5.715 18 22.580 18 9.575 26 32.615 26
6.035 19 23.830 19 9.945 27 33.865 27
6.355 20 25.080 20 10.315 28 35.115 28
6.675 21 26.330 21 10.685 29 36.365 29
6.995 22 27.580 22 11.055 30 37.615 30
11.425 31 38.865 31
11.795 32 40.115 32
*Exact rafter lengths will depend upon type of gutter and ridge cap selected
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128 Fig 1 – Straight Gable Fig 2 – Hipped Roof Fig 3 – Hip & Valley

(a) 9.97m OVERALL

(a) 9.97m LENGTH
OVERALL
(a) 9.97m LENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH
(a) 9.97m OVERALL
(a) 9.97m
(a) 9.97mLENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH (a) 9.97m OVERALL
(a) 9.97m
(a) 9.97mLENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH
OVERALL LENGTH (b) 4.37m RAFTER
(b) 4.37m RAFTER
(b) 4.37m RAFTER5m 5m m
5. 5. 5 .5
(b) 4.37m
(b) 4.37m
(b) 4.37m (b) 4.37m RAFTER
(b) 4.37m RAFTER
(b) 4.37m RAFTER 1.5m1.5m 1.5m

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.
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With our investment in high stock levels,

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from the warehouse. This enables us to
provide a maximum delivery time of 4
working days; 2 working days is typical.
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Orders can be collected with 4 working
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 Tile systems – Sitework
Sitework

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Safety and CDM Risk Assessment 132

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Transport, handling, storage 133
Using Decra tools 134
Forming a top course of tiles 134
Forming a side upstand 135
Forming a raking cut at Hips & Valleys 135
 Safety
Sitework - Safety

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.

Handling Manual High n Specify a lighter option Medium Select appropriate

roof tiles handling n Use larger panel sizes Medium Decra tile
Injuries to reduce number to be
handled. Recommend loading
n Pack for handling by Low bays/platforms on
mechanical means. access scaffolds

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
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Maintenance

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

Transport, handling Storage

Decra tiles should be stored on a level
and storage surface, preferably under cover. They should
be left on the pallets as delivered until they
Transport
are required.
Decra tiles and accessories are delivered to
site shrink wrapped on pallets. Decra tiles should be stored flat on the pallets
as delivered.
Handling
Decra tiles are light yet extremely robust.
Nevertheless Decra tiles should be handled
with care and not dropped in order to avoid
the possibility of surface damage.

Decra tiles should be handled with care to

avoid scratching the surface. Ensure Decra
tiles do not come into contact with any sharp
objects.
 The basic tools
Sitework - Tools

Bender & bender attachment

134 Tools required Forming a top 5. Lock lever arm to operators side and

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 Decra nails or screws – NB Use ONLY

fixing nails or screws supplied by
Decra otherwise Decra's guarantee is
invalidated

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

n Decra Bender Attachment

3. Ensure you locate other end of tile to

Decra Guillotine adjustable tab. Tile located in position within
Use a Decra Guillotine to cut Decra Classic, the adjustable tab (see yellow arrow). Lift Unlock the tile

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.

Forming a side
upstand
Bending preparation
1. First, flatten downturn of tile at front
corner. Some distortion will occur with
flattening process, this is normal. Repeat
process for rear corner of tile.
Bending
2. Offer tile into jaws of bender using fingers
as stop guide for size of upturn.
3. Keeping fingers clear of vice jaws apply
controlled pressure foot to peddle bar. Jaws
will then clamp tile.
4. With tile held by jaws of bender hold
pressure on peddle and prepare to bend tile.
5. Keeping foot pressed fully on peddle,
bend tile in upward direction a full 90°, thus
forming upturn.
Forming a raking
cut & an upturned
edge (Hips)
(Valleys carried out in similar procedure)
Marking out.
1. Once measurements taken for hip tile
transfer measurements and mark onto tile
with scriber.
2. Bend lines are shown by two short
scribed lines at nosing area and back of tile.
3. For cutting lines indicate with continuous
scribed line using batten as guide.
4. Allow for upturn distance to suit
requirements. Remember continuous line is
cutting line two short lines are bending
reference lines.
Cutting
5. Tilt tile to suit bed of guillotine as shown.
(Don’t put fingers close to cutting blade).
6. The portion of required tile is held by the
left hand. Waste tile falls to the right of blade
when viewed from operators position.
7. Apply controlled pressure to blade and
with left hand control guide of tile against
cutting blade. Repeat operations as for
cutting valleys.
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8. Offer tile to bender to flatten rear upturn
and front downturn.
9. First, flatten front downturn of tile at front
corner. By positioning front downturn into
jaws of bender and applying pressure to
peddle to flatten.
10. Repeat the same procedure for rear
upturn.
Bending upturn
11. Then offer tile to scribed bending lines.
12. Apply pressure to bending jaws by foot
peddle.
13. Start to bend tile in upward direction.
14. Bend tile upwards through full 90° to
form upturn.
Decra Roof System; remember safety
n Safety first.
n Never leave a guillotine unattended with
the blade up.
n Always wear a safety helmet.
n Always wear soft-soled safety shoes.
n Always work from a safe platform or use
a safety harness.
n Always ensure tools are set up correctly
and are regularly maintained.
n Use tools safely.
n It is advisable to wear gloves to protect
hands from any sharp edges.
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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
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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

n Side abutments 92 Guarantee 9, 12, 15

n Top edge abutments 92

E Guillotine 66, 134

Approvals 67 Gutter system 64, 120

Eaves 86

n Eaves construction guide 84, 86

B n Eaves protection systems 62, 86 H

Batten sizing 76 n Ventilated eaves details 86 Handling 133

Bending tiles 134 Elegance Tile 54 Hips 104

Breather membranes 75 n Introduction and data 54 n Unventilated 104

n Decra 700 61 n Product range 4, 33, 56 n Ventilated 106

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

Changes in roof pitch 116 n Product range 64

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

Composition and manufacture 67

Cutting tiles 69, 134

M
Cut edges 69
Mansards 116

Membranes 75
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Oberon Tile 46 Safety 132 Valleys 108

n Introduction and data 46 Sitework 131 n Lead 109

n Product range 4, 33, 49 Specification service 6, 10, 125 n GRP 109

Ordering 11, 129 Stratos Tile 42 Velux windows 110

n Introduction and data 42 Vertical tiling 114

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

Underlays 60 n Ventilated Eaves 84

R n Decra 300 underlay 60 n Ventilated Hips 58, 106

Ridges 96 n Decra TwoF underlay 60 n Ventilated Ridges 58, 98

n Gas flue 118 n Design considerations 75, 79 Verges 90

n Unventilated 96 n Underlay tapes 61

n Ventilated
W
98

n Monopitch 102
Warm roof insulated tile
support system 63