203-INST-UK-001 v1.0
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02 Aug 2022
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Step 9
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Batten the Roof
Batten up to the cill. In addition to normal considerations, consider how the tiles/slates will fit around the product when determining
the gauge of the battens. The battens should be fixed in place ready for tiling/slating. Batten to either side of the product.
Figure 11
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Battens installed
Step 10
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Prepare the lead soakers
Using either the lead supplied as part of the flashing kit (if specified), otherwise use code 4, nominally 1.8 mm thick flashing lead, fit
the lead soakers. The soakers should tuck approximately 100 mm between the tiles/slates, should fold under the gutter of the
product and should overlap by at least 50 mm.
Figure 12a
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Example of installed soakers
Figure 12b
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Example of a soaker
Glazing Vision strongly recommends that the manufacture and installation of soakers is carried out by a competent
lead-worker.
Figure 12a is presented only as an example. The soakers described in figure 12b may not be suitable for your roof.
Bottom end
Top end
100 mm
This edge to fold around
gutter lip of product
Length = gauge + lap of tiles
Flange folded around top of
tile to hold soaker in place
This area to sit between tiles
