TapcoSlate Fixing Guides

Fixing Guides

Animated Guides

We’ve put together a simple, animated set of guides to fixing TapcoSlate Classic for various roofing projects. A comprehensible PDF Fixing Guide is also available to download which covers these in more detail. Please note, if you have disabled cookies on this website you will be unable to view these videos here, instead visit our YouTube Channel

Why Choose TapcoSlate ClassicFinding the Pitch of your RoofTapcoslate Classic Warm Roof LayoutTapcoslate Classic Cold Roof Layout
1. Why Choose TapcoSlate Classic
The features and benefits of choosing TapcoSlate Classic for your project.
2. Finding the Pitch of your Roof
How to find the pitch of your roof. TapcoSlate has 4 exposures dependant on the roof pitch, so to find out how many slates you need per square metre it is imperative to know the pitch of your roof.
3. TapcoSlate Classic Warm Roof Layout
How to lay out a warm roof structure using TapcoSlate Classic as the roof covering.
4. TapcoSlate Classic Cold Roof Layout
How to lay out a cold roof structure using TapcoSlate Classic as the roof covering.
Roof VentilationExposure GaugeSlate CoursesBatten Spacing
5. Roof Ventilation
Ventilation requirements and ventilation accessories for your TapcoSlate roof.
6. Exposure Gauge
Explaining the Classic Slate exposure gauge, how to use it and how it relates to the number of slates needed per square metre.
7. Slate Courses
How to lay out eaves or starter course, first course and subsequent courses, on a fully boarded and felt & batten roof using TapcoSlate Classic.
8. Batten Spacing
How to lay out batten spacing with TapcoSlate Classic, including the double-batten for eaves course and gutter overhang.
Fixing TapcoSlate ClassicTapcoSlate Dry Verge FittingTapcoSlate Ridge & Hip Cap FittingAlternate Ridge & Hip Cap Finishing
9. Fixing TapcoSlate Classic
Both TapcoSlate Classic and TapcoSlate Ridge & Hip Caps need to be fixed with two nail or screw fasteners, the length of which depends on application.
10. TapcoSlate Dry Verge Fitting
How to successfully fit Tapco Dry Verge and Dry Verge Jointing Clips to the verge of your roof.
11. TapcoSlate Ridge & Hip Cap Fitting
How to fit TapcoSlate Classic Ridge and Hip Caps, including an explanation of the moulded-in exposure gauge.
12. Alternate Ridge & Hip Cap Finishing
Finishing on the ridge using your own cut TapcoSlate Ridge & Hip Caps and Slate.
TapcoSlate Ridge-to-Hip Junctions & Ridge 90º End Caps5-Way or Victorian Conservatory Ridge-to-Hip Junction
13. TapcoSlate Ridge-to-Hip Junctions & Ridge 90º End Caps
A guide to using and fitting the TapcoSlate Classic Ridge-to-Hip Caps accessory and the Ridge 90º End Caps accessory. The Ridge-to-Hip Junction accessories are available in 14 to 30 degree fitments, and the Ridge 90º End Caps are available in 25 to 40 degree fitments.
14. 5-Way or Victorian Conservatory Ridge-to-Hip Junction
How to form a 5-way, or Victorian, Conservatory ridge-to-hip junction out of standard TapcoSlate Ridge & Hip Caps.

Conservatory Guides

A simple set of live-action videos addressing the aspects of conservatory roof fitment.

TapcoSlate Conservatory InstallationHip End Creation
15. TapcoSlate Conservatory Installation
TapcoSlate installation on a conservatory using Chestnut Brown slates and ridge & hip caps. Includes starter/eaves course, dry verge, ridge and hip caps, and installation around a roof light window.
16. Hip End Creation
Forming a hip end from a TapcoSlate Classic hip and ridge cap. Tools needed are a sharp utility knife, straight edge, pencil and relevant PPE.

Downloadable Guides (PDF)

TapcoSlate Classic Fixing Guide
DaVinci Select Shake Fixing Guide
RidgeMaster & HipMaster Fixing Guide
TapcoSlate Classic Inline Vent Fixing Guide
TapcoSlate Classic Cowl Vent Fixing Guide
Dry Verge Fixing Guide
Eaves Ventilation Kit Fixing Guide
Rafter Roll Ventilator Fixing Guide
Abutment Ventilator Fixing Guide