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Default what is the fabric for under the roof tiles?


"RobertL" wrote in message
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My house was built in the 1960s and like many it has heavy roof tiles
that are laid on battons which are fixed to the rafters. The tiles
seem to be held there by gravity alone -



Well there is a mechanical fixing spec dependant on expected wind loading in
your area .. typically something like clip every other tile in every third
course, and clip all tiles in first course.


The felt is there to prevent snow & wind penetration, it is not there to
prevent water .. the lap on tiles takes care of that.

If you do remove felt, then make sure you slide patch under the row above
and have a good overlap. making sure at least 150mm on all side, and nailed
onto rafter, with large clout head galv felt nails.