M.C.A.

SPECIAL TILE FASTENING METHODS

AI/ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION
Traditionally, fastening methods for clay roofing tile have been the 11 gauge (3mm dia.) non-
corrosive nail system, but weather and roof conditions such as high winds, metal or concrete
decks require an additional fastening method to ensure tile is securely installed.

MIN. ONE LAYER ASTM TYPE 40 OR

2-PLY ASTM TYPE 30

SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE

Metro-Dade County Florida Acceptance No. 94-0106.27 12" 12" 12"
1-3/4" RINGSHANK O.C. O.C. O.C.
Up to 120 mph wind application. (minimum pitch 4:12)
OPTION 1
.090 DIA. TYPE 304 STAINLESS
STEEL 3" WIND LOCKS TYP. OPTION 2
WITH STAINLESS STRAW NAILS 10 GA. STAINLESS STEEL TILE NAIL

3"
M.C.A. tile has been tested in compliance with the South Florida Building
Code requirements for clay tile nail-on applications. This application
requires 2 1/2" (63.5mm) stainless steel hurricane clips at all eave courses.
For field tile applications, use a minimum 1 1/2" (38.1mm) diameter stain-
less ring shank nail at the pan nail hole and at the crown nail hole, use a 2-1/2" HIGH HURRICANE CLIP. TYP.
AT BOTTOM ROW. ATTACH WITH
wind lock with a 5" x .148" dia. (127mm x 3.76mm dia.) straw nail (Option (1) 1-1/2" SCREW

1) or use .134" (3.4mm) dia. stainless tile nail at the crown nail hole
12"

(Option 2). For more details, please contact M.C.A.'s sales department. O.C.
METAL OR CLAY BIRDSTOP

METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, APPROVED NAIL ON SYSTEM

MIN. PITCH 4:12

Option 1 Option 2

HURRICANE CLIP ify 3"

2 1/2" Spec
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The Hurricane Clip is a strap-type Stainless Steel Wind Locks achieve The Stainless Steel Tile Nail .134" (3.4mm) diameter is a
locking device for the side edge of greater holding power and are used in unique fastener used in the cover portion of "S" or Two Piece
several types of roofing tile. It pro- high wind designated areas. Wind mission tile that incorporates a Wind Lock and a nail in one
vides maximum holding power when Locks are used with stainless steel 5" fastener. The Tile Nail eliminates breakage because the nail
used in conjunction with Wind Locks (127mm) long Straw Nails. This system is away from the tile. Apply roofing mastic to the membrane at
or the Tile Nail. Use a 2 1/2" is also approved by the U.B.C. for all the nail's point of penetration to seal the area. This product is
(63.5mm) Stainless Steel Hurricane slopes. also approved by the U.B.C. to slopes of 24:12 and is partic-
Clip for One Piece "S" Mission. ularly suited to mansard applications.

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