INSTALLATION
GUIDE
THE SUPERIOR ROOF TILE
TOOLS REQUIRED
You can be assured your Stratco Suntile
™
Classic roof will be strong and durable, because Suntile
TM
Classic roof tiles are made from high quality
coloured steel. When correctly installed, the interlocking tile panels deliver a weather tight barrier to protect your home against the elements.
Each Suntile
TM
Classic tile measures 1300 x 370mm which gives you design flexibility and ease of handling, resulting in quicker installation and
minimised transportation costs. The Suntile
TM
Classic tile is a light weight roofing solution, weighing only 3.5kg per m
2
, minimising the cost of
framework and making it suitable for situations where unstable ground exists.
• Hand Guillotine
• Hand Bender / Folder
• Measuring Rod (to mark batten positions, generally made on site)
• Metal Shears
• Nail Gun
• Measuring Tape
• Carpenters Bevel
• String or Chalk Line
• Chalk or Marker (for marking across the tiles)
• Soft rubber soled shoes
BEFORE YOU START
It is the responsibility of the architect, builder and building contractors to ensure all material and works carried out comply with the relevant
standards, regulations, codes and by-laws. Carefully read these instructions before starting your project. Install Suntile
TM
Classic tile as outlined
in this brochure to ensure they achieve their optimum performance.
Suntile
TM
Classic tiles are recommended for installation on roofs with a pitch of 12 degrees or greater. A paper based underlay is required for
all roof pitches, as is outlined in the ‘New Zealand Building Code, Clause 2, External Moisture, 8.3.6’.
Suntile Classic Roofing
™
