Solex Roofing Installation Manual 19
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Roof Installation – Nu-lok Range Solar Slates
The roof takes up a thickness of approx 80mm from the membrane upwards. The roof
loading at 22kg/m
2
is similar to that for natural or artificial slates.
The roof is built up as follows:
1. Rafters
– for complete eaves to ridge installation of solar
slates the rafters should be of length (c x g)+50-f where c =
number of courses, g = batten gauge between centres, and f =
facia board thickness
2. Membrane –
a breather membrane should be used, laid
across any of:
•
Rafters,
or
•
Rafters with insulation between, or
•
Insulation sarking boards, or
•
Timber sarking boards.
The breather membrane MUST be laid correctly to form a
waterproof layer which will drain water to the eaves without
pooling.
In the event of any damage occurring to the
absorber at any time, this breather membrane will ensure
that no water enters the building.
