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Ludowici Interlocking Tile Installation Manual <br />20 www.ludowici.com <br />Tile Distribution Over Deck <br />After all roof preparation has been completed, the tiles are <br />evenly distributed on the roof, if pitch permits. <br />NOTE: Stacking distribution will depend on the number of <br />tiles per square and the number of tiles per stack. <br />Spacing of the tiles is determined by the width of the <br />exposed tile times the number of courses being fed per <br />stack. If the tiles are stacked 8 tiles high and the tile <br />exposure is 10" and the stack feeds 2 courses, then the <br />stacks would be placed 40" O.C. <br />Tile stacks normally start at the third course from the eave <br />and continue with alternate courses. <br />The important aspect of tile loading is to evenly spread the <br />load across all surfaces of the roof using the proper spacing <br />to assure the proper amount of tile is loaded on the roof. <br />Remember to utilize the color blending instructions <br />WARNING: <br />Roof Loaded Tile During Severe Weather <br />It is possible that strong winds could lift tiles off the piles <br />and send them flying off the roof, resulting in injury to <br />persons or damage to nearby property. <br />• If tiles have been pre-loaded onto the roof deck and <br />strong winds or severe storms are predicted, remove the <br />tiles and place them on ground level. <br />• If tiles have not yet been loaded, then it is recommended <br />not to do so until the threat of bad weather has <br />disappeared. <br />Pre-loading the roof deck with tiles prior to starting the <br />actual installation will provide convenience and faster <br />installation, but should only be done if weather conditions <br />permit. Use common sense so that you do not become <br />liable for damage or personal injury. <br />Figure 20.1 Distribution of Tile Over Roof <br />WARNING: <br />Do not leave stacked tiles on the roof for <br />extended periods of time. The concentrated <br />load can begin to slide on the heated <br />underlayment sheet. This sliding could cause <br />injury to persons or damage to nearby property.