PrintSide Abutment Detail
Using lead flashing
The Decra tile is turned up to form an upstand against the wall and weatherproofed with a lead cover flashing (see drawing below).
Using Decra scribed side flashing
A Scribed Side Flashing is available for use with Decra Classic systems. The flashing may also be used with Decra Plus Tile, but it is available in standard gauge only so does not offer the same standard of vandal resistance as Decra Plus.
| Decra Classic - Abutment detail using lead flashing - Detail from drawing DTSE071 |
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Applies to Classic – Similar general principles of construction also apply to: Decra Oberon, Plus Tile, Stratos and Elegance.
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| Installation Guidance - Decra Classic, Oberon, Plus Tile, Stratos and Elegance. |
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Side Edge Abutment - Using Lead Flashing
1. Turn underlay min. 75mm up abutment.
2. Cut and bend tiles not less than 75mm up abutment.
3. Form weathertight junction with lead step flashing.
Tips on cutting and bending tiles
NOTE: Decra Oberon Tile and Decra Stratos.
Cut first course of tiles from abutment wall to random lengths so that the profile of the tile does not appear repeatedly in the same vertical position up the rafter slope.
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| Installation Guidance - Decra Classic only. |
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Side Edge Abutment - Using Scribed Side Flashing
1. Turn underlay min. 75mm up abutment.
2. Cut and bend tiles not less than 75mm up abutment and fix tiles close to abutment.
3. Turn Decra Scribed Side Flashing not less than 75mm up abutment and secure to vertical upstand with appropriate fasteners.
4. Drive 1-no. Decra Nail vertically through the scribed side flashing into each of the battens.
5. Seal heads of nails/screws with Decra Finishing Kit.
6. Form weathertight junction with lead step flashing.
Tips on cutting and bending tiles
The scribed side flashing may also be used with Decra Plus Tile, but it is available in standard gauge only so does not offer the same standard of vandal resistance as Decra Plus.
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