NO Battens

[dbucknavich]

Just trying to get an idea of what some of you might say in regards to a tile roof without battens. The house is a 1990, with history of one past leak, at a peak. The tiles have slid a bit over time. In my opinon it is better for water runoff, but I see the nails as water entry points when installed this way. Any input?

[wsiegel]

Looks like a crappy install job. Did they use the right nails? Here is Florida battens area not required. Really not needed if the roof is installed properly (wonder if a group of aliens installed that roof)

[jkogel]

I know it never rains in Az, but maybe the iguanas have been wetting themselves in there on the tar paper.

[rwiley]

I was a roofer in south Florida in the 90's and there were some manufacturers that reccomended their products be applied in this manner, as I recall the nails were set in a bed of roofing mastic to insure a good seal, battans became required once the pitch of the roof was above a 6/12 or something like that. Monair, Vangard and Life Tile, I believe were some of the manufacturers.

[dbucknavich]

Originally Posted by jkogel

I know it never rains in Az, but maybe the iguanas have been wetting themselves in there on the tar paper.

Never rains? Then explain to me how my Havasupai trip I've been planning for 6 months has been washed away. Bummer. Regarding the roof, I suggested some maintanance and monitoring. I let them know how important it is to ensure the tiles don't slide and are securely attached to avoid exposing the underlayment. A leak has already occurred so that tells us something.