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SECTION 07 32 13 - CLAY ROOF TILES

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. The Contractor's attention is specifically directed, but not limited, to the following documents
for additional requirements:
1. Uniform General Conditions for Construction Contracts, State of Texas, 2010 (UGC).
2. The University of Houston’s Supplemental General Conditions and Special Conditions for
Construction.

0.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Clay roof tiles.

2. Underlayment.

B. Related Sections:
1. Section 07 72 00 "Roof Accessories" for ridge vents.

0.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Roofing Terminology: See ASTM D 1079, glossaries in TRI/WSRCA's "Concrete and Clay Roof
Tile Design Criteria Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions," and NRCA's "The NRCA
Roofing and Waterproofing Manual" for definitions of terms related to roofing work in this
Section.

0.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. LEED Submittals (Project Authorized for LEED certification only):

1. Product Test Reports for Credit SS 7.2: For clay roof tiles, documentation indicating
compliance with Solar Reflectance Index requirement.

C. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of clay roof tile and accessory tile indicated.

1. Include similar Samples of trim and accessories involving color selection.

D. Samples for Verification: For the following products, in manufacturer's standard sizes:

1. Clay Roof Tile: Full size.

2. Accessory Tile: Full size, each type.

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3. Fastenings: Wire-tie system components, 12 inches long.

0.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Material Test Reports: For each type of clay roof tile.

B. Warranties: Sample of special warranties.

0.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For roofing to include in maintenance manuals.

0.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective
covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Clay Roof Tiles: 100 sq. ft. of each type, in unbroken bundles.

0.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain clay roof tiles and accessory tiles from single source from single
manufacturer.

1. Exterior Fire-Test Exposure: Class A ; UL 790 or ASTM E 108, for application and roof
slopes indicated.

B. Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to
demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.

1. Build mockups for clay roof tiles including related roofing materials.

a. Size: 48 inches long by 48 inches wide .

2. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract
Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations
in writing.

C. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at [Project site] <Insert location>.

0.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store underlayment rolls on end, on pallets or other raised surfaces. Do not double stack rolls.

1. Handle, store, and place roofing materials in a manner to avoid significant or permanent
damage to roof deck or structural supporting members.

B. Protect unused underlayment from weather, sunlight, and moisture when left overnight or
when roofing work is not in progress.

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0.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Weather Limitations: Proceed with installation only when existing and forecasted weather
conditions permit roofing to be performed according to manufacturer's written instructions
and warranty requirements.

1. Install self-adhering sheet underlayment within the range of ambient and substrate
temperatures recommended by manufacturer.

0.11 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace clay roof
tiles that fail in materials within specified warranty period.

1. Materials-Only Warranty Period: 50 years from date of Substantial Completion.

B. Special Project Warranty: Roofing Installer's Warranty, on warranty form at end of this
Section, signed by roofing Installer, covering Work of this Section, in which roofing Installer
agrees to repair or replace components of roofing that fail in materials or workmanship within
the following warranty period:

1. Warranty Period: Two years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 CLAY ROOF TILES

A. Clay Roof Tiles: ASTM C 1167, molded- or extruded-clay roof tile units of shape and
configuration indicated, kiln fired to vitrification, and free of surface imperfections. Provide
with fastening holes prepunched at factory before firing.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following :
2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product
indicated on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:
a. Gladding, McBean; a division of PABCO Building Products, LLC .
b. Ludowici Roof Tile.
c. Substitutions: See Section 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures.

3. Durability: Grade 2 .
4. High-Profile Shape: Type I, Spanish or "S" .
5. Finish and Texture: Match existing campus buildings.
6. Color: Match existing campus buildings.
7. High -Profile-Shape Accessory Tiles: Ridge ridge end hip and hip starter header course
roll rake edge starter end band terminal eave closure and top fixture units, in color
matching clay roof tiles.

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0.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Elastomeric Sealant: ASTM C 920, elastomeric silicone-based joint sealant; Type M or Type S,

Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT related to exposure, and, as applicable to joint substrates
indicated, Use O.

B. Wood Nailers, Beveled Cant Strips and Wood Battens: Comply with requirements for
pressure-preservative-treated wood in Section 06 10 53 "Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry."

C. Mesh Fabric: 18-by-14 mesh of PVC-coated, glass-fiber thread.

0.3 FASTENERS

A. Roofing Nails: ASTM F 1667, stainless steel, 0.135-inch- diameter shank, sharp-pointed,

conventional roofing nails with barbed shanks; minimum 3/8-inch diameter head; of sufficient
length to penetrate 3/4 inch into roof-deck sheathing.

1. Where nails are in contact with metal flashing, use nails made from same metal as
flashing.

B. Felt Underlayment Nails: Aluminum, stainless-steel, or hot-dip galvanized-steel wire with low-
profile capped heads or disc caps, 1-inch minimum diameter.

C. Wood Batten Nails: ASTM F 1667; common or box, steel wire, flat head, and smooth shank.

D. Wire Ties: Stainless steel, 0.083-inch minimum diameter.

E. Hook Nails: One-piece wind lock and clay roof tile fastener system, minimum 0.135-inch-
diameter 304 stainless steel wire, for direct deck nailing.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following :
2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product
indicated on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Newport Tool & Fastener Company, Inc.

b. Wire Works, Inc.
c. Substitutions: See Section 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures.

F. Tile Locks: Stainless-steel , 0.1-inch- diameter wire device designed to secure butt edges of
overlaid clay roof tiles.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following :
2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product
indicated on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Newport Tool & Fastener Company, Inc.

b. Wire Works, Inc.

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c. Substitutions: See Section 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures.

G. Storm Clips: Stainless-steel strap-type, 0.04-by-1/2-inch, L-shaped retainer clips designed to

secure side edges of clay roof tiles. Provide with two fastener holes in base flange.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following :
2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product
indicated on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Newport Tool & Fastener Company, Inc.

b. Wire Works, Inc.
c. Substitutions: See Section 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures.

0.4 UNDERLAYMENT MATERIALS

A. Self-Adhering Sheet Underlayment, Polyethylene Faced: ASTM D 1970, a minimum of 40-mil-

thick, slip-resisting, polyethylene-film-reinforced top surface laminated to SBS-modified
asphalt adhesive, with release paper backing; cold applied.  Provide primer for adjoining
concrete or masonry surfaces to receive underlayment.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following :
2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product
indicated on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:
a. Grace, W. R. & Co. - Conn.
b. Henry Company.
c. Johns Manville.
d. Owens Corning.
e. Substitutions: See Section 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures.

0.5 METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

A. General: Comply with requirements in Section 07 62 00 "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim."

1. Sheet Metal: Stainless steel.

B. Fabricate sheet metal flashing and trim to comply with recommendations that apply to design,
dimensions, metal, and other characteristics of the item in SMACNA's "Architectural Sheet
Metal Manual."

1. Apron Flashings: Fabricate with lower flange extending a minimum of 6 inches over and
4 inches beyond each side of downslope tile roofing and 6 inches up the vertical surface.
2. Step Flashings: Fabricate with a head lap of 3 inches and a minimum extension of 6
inches up the vertical surface.
3. Channel Flashings: Fabricate with vertical surface extending a minimum of 6 inches
above the clay roof tile and 6 inches beneath the tile roofing, with a 2 inch high
vertical return to form a runoff channel.

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4. Rake Pan Flashings: Fabricate with vertical surface extending over fasciae and 6 inches
beneath the tile roofing, with a 2 inch high vertical return to form a runoff channel.
5. Cricket Flashings: Fabricate with concealed flange extending a minimum of 24 inches
beneath upslope tile roofing, 6 inches beyond each side of projection, and 6 inches
above the roof plane.
6. Closed -Valley Flashings: Fabricate in lengths not exceeding 10 feet , with 1-inch- high,
inverted-V profile at center of valley and with equal flange widths of 12 inches .
7. Drip Edges: Fabricate in lengths not exceeding 10 feet , with 2-inch roof-deck flange and
1-1/2-inch fascia flange with 3/8-inch drip at lower edge.

C. Vent-Pipe Flashings: ASTM B 749, Type L51121, at least 1/16 inch thick. Provide lead sleeve
sized to slip over and turn down into pipe, soldered to skirt at slope of roof and extending at
least 4 inches from pipe onto roof.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the
Work.

1. Examine roof sheathing to verify that sheathing joints are supported by framing and
blocking or metal clips and that installation is within flatness tolerances.
2. Verify that substrate is sound, dry, smooth, clean, sloped for drainage, and completely
anchored and that provision has been made for flashings and penetrations through
roofing.

B. Prepare written report, endorsed by Installer, listing conditions detrimental to performance of

the Work.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

0.2 UNDERLAYMENT INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with clay roof tile manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations
in NRCA's "The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual."

1. Cover ridge wood nailers with underlayment strips.

B. Single-Layer Felt Underlayment: Install on roof deck parallel with and starting at the eaves.
Lap sides a minimum of 2 inches over underlying course. Lap ends a minimum of 4 inches.
Stagger end laps between succeeding courses at least 72 inches. Fasten with roofing nails.

1. Install felt underlayment on roof deck not covered by self-adhering sheet underlayment.
Lap sides of felt over self-adhering sheet underlayment not less than 3 inches in
direction to shed water. Lap ends of felt not less than 6 inches over self-adhering sheet
underlayment.

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C. Double-Layer Felt Underlayment: Install on roof deck parallel with and starting at the eaves.
Install a 19-inch- wide starter course at eaves and completely cover with full-width second
course. Install succeeding courses lapping previous courses 19 inches in shingle fashion. Lap
ends a minimum of 6 inches. Stagger end laps between succeeding courses at least 72 inches.
Fasten with roofing nails.
1. Install felt underlayment on roof sheathing not covered by self-adhering sheet
underlayment. Lap edges over self-adhering sheet underlayment not less than 3 inches
in direction to shed water.

D. Double-Layer Felt/Roll Roofing Underlayment:

1. Install single layer of felt underlayment on roof deck parallel with and starting at the
eaves. Lap sides a minimum of 2 inches over underlying course. Lap ends a minimum of
4 inches. Stagger end laps between succeeding courses at least 72 inches. Fasten with
roofing nails.
2. Install roll roofing underlayment, in parallel courses, in same direction as felt
underlayment. Lap ends a minimum of 6 inches. Stagger end laps between succeeding
courses at least 72 inches.

a. Mechanically fasten over felt underlayment.

b. Adhere to felt underlayment with uniform coating of asphalt roofing cement.

3. Terminate felt underlayment extended up not less than 4 inches against chimneys,
sidewalls, curbs, and other projections.

E. Self-Adhering Sheet Underlayment: Install wrinkle free; comply with low-temperature

installation restrictions of underlayment manufacturer if applicable. Install at locations
indicated on Drawings, lapped in direction to shed water. Lap sides not less than 3-1/2 inches.
Lap ends not less than 6 inches, staggered 24 inches between succeeding courses. Roll laps
with roller. Cover underlayment within seven days.

1. Prime concrete and masonry surfaces to receive self-adhering sheet underlayment.

2. Extend self-adhering sheet underlayment over entire roof deck.

F. Double-Layer Felt/Self-Adhering Sheet Underlayment:

1. Install single layer of felt underlayment on roof deck parallel with and starting at the
eaves. Lap sides a minimum of 2 inches over underlying course. Lap ends a minimum of
4 inches. Stagger end laps between succeeding courses at least 72 inches. Fasten with
roofing nails.
2. Install self-adhering sheet underlayment, wrinkle free, on felt underlayment. Comply
with low-temperature installation restrictions of underlayment manufacturer if
applicable. Lap sides not less than 3-1/2 inches in direction to shed water. Lap ends not
less than 6 inches, staggered 24 inches between succeeding courses. Roll laps with
roller. Cover underlayment within seven days.

G. Metal-Flashed, Open-Valley Underlayment: Install two layers of 36-inch- wide felt

underlayment centered in valley. Stagger end laps between layers at least 72 inches. Lap ends

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of each layer at least 12 inches in direction to shed water, and seal with asphalt roofing
cement. Fasten each layer to roof deck with felt underlayment nails.

1. Lap roof-deck felt underlayment over first layer of valley felt underlayment at least 6
inches.

0.3 METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION

A. General: Install metal flashings and other sheet metal to comply with requirements in
Section 07 62 00 "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim."

1. Install metal flashings according to clay roof tile manufacturer's written instructions and
recommendations in NRCA's "The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual."

B. Apron Flashings: Extend lower flange over and beyond each side of downslope tile roofing and
up the vertical surface.

C. Step Flashings: Install with a head lap of 3 inches and extend both horizontally and vertically.
Install with lower edge of flashing just upslope of, and concealed by, butt of overlying tile.
Fasten to roof deck only.

D. Cricket Flashings: Install against roof-penetrating elements, extending concealed flange

beneath upslope tile roofing and beyond each side.

E. Open-Valley Flashings: Install centrally in valleys, lapping ends at least 8 inches in direction to
shed water. Fasten upper end of each length to roof deck beneath overlap.

1. Secure hemmed flange edges into metal cleats spaced 12 inches apart and fastened to
roof deck.

F. Channel Flashings: Install over underlayment and fasten to roof deck.

G. Rake Pan Flashings: Install over underlayment and fasten to roof deck.

H. Rake Drip Edges: Install over underlayment and fasten to roof deck.

I. Eave Drip Edges: Install beneath underlayment and fasten to roof deck.

J. Pipe Flashings: Form flashing around pipe penetrations and tile roofing. Fasten and seal to tile
roofing.

K. Sheet Metal Ridge Vents: Install centrally, and mechanically fasten to wood ridge. Adhere
each side to clay roof tile with elastomeric sealant.

1. Install fabric mesh over roof-deck air ventilation gaps to prevent insect entry.

0.4 WOOD NAILERS AND BATTENS

A. Install wood nailers at ridges and securely fasten to roof deck.

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B. Install beveled wood cant at eaves and securely fasten to roof deck.

C. Install nominal 1-by-2-inch wood battens horizontally over 1/2-inch- high, pressure-
preservative-treated wood lath strips in 48-inch lengths with ends separated by 1/2 inch, at
spacing required by clay roof tile manufacturer, and securely fasten to roof deck.

0.5 CLAY ROOF TILE INSTALLATION

A. General: Install clay roof tiles according to manufacturer's written instructions, to

recommendations in TRI/WSRCA's "Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Design Criteria Installation
Manual for Moderate Climate Regions," and to NRCA's "The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing
Manual."

1. Maintain uniform exposure and coursing of clay roof tiles throughout roof.
2. Extend tiles 2 inches over eave fasciae.
3. Nail Fastening: Drive nails to clear the clay roof tile so the tile hangs from the nail and is
not drawn up.

a. Install wire through nail holes of cut tiles that cannot be nailed directly to roof
deck, and fasten to nails driven into deck.
4. Install storm clips to capture edges of longitudinal sides of clay roof tiles and securely
fasten to roof deck.
5. Install clay roof tile locks to support and lock overlying tile butts to underlying tiles.
6. Cut and fit clay roof tiles neatly around roof vents, pipes, ventilators, and other
projections through roof. Fill voids with mortar.
7. Install clay roof tiles with color blend approved by Architect.

B. Flat Shingle Clay Roof Tile Installation:

1. Maintain 2-inch head lap between succeeding courses of clay roof tiles.
2. Offset joints by half the clay roof tile width in succeeding courses.
3. Extend clay roof tiles 1 inch over fasciae at rakes.
4. Install ridge tiles in saddle configuration with laps facing away from prevailing wind.
Seal laps with elastomeric sealant.

a. Close voids where ridge tiles meet clay roof tiles with ridge closure tiles .

5. Install hip tiles in saddle configuration. Seal laps with elastomeric sealant.

a. Fill voids with mortar where hip tiles meet clay roof tiles, and strike mortar flush
with face of hip cover tiles.

b. Close voids where ridge tiles meet clay roof tiles with ridge closure tiles .

6. Install hip tiles in saddle configuration. Seal laps with elastomeric sealant.

a. Fill voids with mortar where hip tiles meet clay roof tiles, and strike mortar flush
with face of hip cover tiles.

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C. Low-Profile, Interlocking Clay Roof Tile Installation:

1. Provide minimum 3-inch lap between succeeding courses of clay roof tiles.
2. Install L-shaped rake tiles.
3. Install ridge tiles with laps facing away from prevailing wind. Seal laps with elastomeric
sealant.

D. High-Profile Clay Roof Tile Installation:

1. Install tile eave closure.

2. Provide minimum 3-inch lap between succeeding courses of clay roof tiles.
3. Install L-shaped rake tiles.
4. Install ridge tiles with laps facing away from prevailing wind. Seal laps with elastomeric
sealant.

E. Open Valleys: Cut clay roof tiles at open valleys to form straight lines. Maintain uniform width
of exposed open valley from highest to lowest point.

1. Drill or notch cut valley tiles and wire-tie to fastener placed clear of valley metal
flashings.
2. Do not nail tiles to metal flashings.

F. Closed Valleys: Cut clay roof tiles at closed valleys to form straight lines, trimming upper
concealed corners of tiles. Maintain uniform gap at centerline of valley of 1/2 to 3/4 inch .

1. Drill or notch cut valley tiles and wire-tie to fastener placed clear of valley metal
flashings.
2. Do not nail tiles to metal flashings.

0.6 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Remove and replace damaged or broken clay roof tiles.

B. Remove excess clay roof tiles and debris from Project site.

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