VERSION: v3.0
REVISION DATE: 12/2/22
INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING TILE HOOKS
1.
Locate rafters on the roof, mark the tiles to be removed. Hint: In some cases rafter tails are visible at
the eaves of the roof, making it easy to find the rough location of the rafters. In other cases, the fascia
board may have nail heads visible where it was attached to the rafters. In the worst-case a row of tiles
may need to be moved to determine the rafter locations.
2.
Slide the tile at the desired location upward to expose the roof sub surface. If the tile is to be notched,
or if using a replacement flashing, remove it entirely. Clean the sub surface with a brush to remove any
debris that could affect the sealing.
3.
Locate the rafter center and mark it.
4.
Place the tile hook with the hook itself in the valley of the next tile below. Drill one 7/32" pilot hole in
the rafter center, taking care to keep the hook in the valley of the tile below. Backfill this hole with a
roof- compatible sealant. For flat tiles, try to avoid having the hook land directly under a joint between
tiles, this will create a larger gap or more notching than necessary.
5.
Install one 5/16" x 4" lag screw on the row of holes closest to the tile hook arm (image 1). If possible,
install the screw in one of the three holes directly next to the arm. If the lag screw must be installed in
one of the seven holes furthest from the arm (denoted by the red rectangle in image 2), install three
deck screws in the pattern shown by the green circles below.
6.
Adjust the height of the tile hook as necessary using the bolt shown in image 3.
7.
Flash the surrounding area and lag screw head with roof-compatible sealant as necessary. Refer to Tile
Hook Subflashing Installation guide on the next page.
8.
Replace the tile that was moved and/or removed, or install the tile replacement flashing.
If it is to be notched, mark the tile for notching. Notching can be done with a grinding wheel or by
using a chisel.
9.
Rail can be leveled using the bolt shown in image 4.
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