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Roof window side edge detail

A gap 30mm wide should be maintained between the tiling and side edges of the window frame.

All flashings and other weathering components must be fitted in accordance with the window manufacturers recommendations.

All seals and gaskets etc have been omitted from this drawing for clarity.

Roof window bottom edge detail

The top course of tiles below the window should be cut if necessary to maintain consistent headlap over the tiling course below. A deeper batten should be used if necessary to maintain correct pitch of top course tiles.

All flashings and other weathering components must be fitted in accordance with the window manufacturers recommendations.

All seals and gaskets etc have been omitted from this drawing for clarity.

Drawing reproduced with permission from Velux Roof windows

Roof window top edge detail

A gap of 60 to 150mm should be maintained between the tiling and the top edge of the window frame. If necessary, the tails of the first two courses of tiles should be cut.

All flashings and other weathering components must be fitted in accordance with the window manufacturers recommendations.

All seals and gaskets etc have been omitted from this drawing for clarity.

Clay Roof Tile Council, British Ceramic Confederation, Federation House, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2SA
Tel: 01782 744631 Fax: 01782 744102 Email: chrish@ceramfed.co.uk