how to prep roof for clay tiles

[chrisusvi]

Hello,

I am installing some roof tiles and the roof is at the plywood stage. I am gettiing conflicting installation procedures on how to prep the roof for the clay tiles.
I live in the caribbean on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands where hurricanes are a potential hazard.
One contractor says to waterproof the roof, WELL, by taping the seams between the sheet of plywood and put flashing on the joints. So, if a storm passes through and a couple of tiles fly off the inside of the house still ok.
He also said to put two coats of a rubberize elastomeric paint on the roof, then put tar paper with the sticky stuff on one side over the painted roof and then install the purlins on the roof to accept the clay roof tiles.
What is the proper procedure to put the clay tiles on a roof?
Any help would be appreciated.

chrisusvi

 

[Gazzer]

I am not sure if anyone can help with this as this forum is for wall and floor tiles and tiling.

 

[cam_low]

I think you have the wrong type of tilers site! This one is for ceramic, stone etc etc for bathrooms and kitchens, no doubt there are a lot of clever people on here so you may get a little barrymore.

 

[Varley]

Sorry mate, as the lads above have said, wrong type of tiling, especially for me...not too good with heights

 

[Branty]

Yep. Wrong forum.
Although I do know someone...............

Kev, over to you.

 

[andy-p]

hey branty you still badgering poor old kev ??? :hurray:

 

[Branty]

hey branty you still badgering poor old kev ??? :hurray:

No. He used to fix roof slates with his Dad. Honestly, Im not messing.

 

[TilingLogistics]

Branty

Your correct I did used to do that with my Dad. But they may be a bit short of Felt, Battens and Slate in the US Virgin Islands:lol:

In all seriousness I think you need a different web site unless there are any roofing contractors on here?

Kev