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Staifix Helical Nails for Warm Roof Construction

Staifix Helical Nails for Warm Roof Construction
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In straight, not in skew Helical Nails for Warm Roof Construction Pitched Roof Flat Roof

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Warm Roof Construction Pitched Roofs Helical nails fix counterbattens to rafters, without compressing the layer of insulation in-between. Flat Roofs Headed helical nails fix plywood/insulation composite roof panels to joists.

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Product Range Helical nails are a quick and reliable fixing for use in warm roof applications. Unlike traditional nails, they rotate as they are driven in, inducing a self-tapping action and consequently do not split or bounce timbers. Super-7™ Alignment Tool for Pitched Roofs Patent pending Super-7™ Thor-Helical Nail for Pitched Roofs Stocked Lengths: 140, 150, 160, 165, 175, 185mm Note: Other lengths are available in increments of 5mm See pages 4-5 for more details Super-8 Headed Helical Nail for Flat Roofs Standard Lengths: 135, 165, 195mm Note: Other lengths are available on request See...

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Helical Nails for Pitched Roofs Super-7™ Thor-Helical Nails Super-7™ nails install flush to the counterbatten. They are manufactured from stainless steel and are engineered with the precise Thor-Helical patented helix, and so provide maximum corrosion resistance and excellent holding power. They are stocked in six standard lengths and meet the technical requirements of the NHBC.

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Nail Lengths This innovative Alignment Tool vertically aligns and centres a nail on the counterbatten to rafter arrangement, improving build quality. Stocked Lengths (mm) 140, 150, 160, 165, 175, 185 Note: Other lengths are available in increments of 5mm The tool features a levelling indicator to identify a vertical plane. Pack Sizes Nail Length Recommended Nail Length and Fixing Centres This information should be calculated using HeliCalc, a free web-based program available at www.helicalc.co.uk. Users simply input details of their site location and roof construction, and HeliCalc...

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Helical Nails for Flat Roofs Super-8 Headed Helical Nails Headed helical nails are designed to secure plywood/insulation composite roof decks to timber joists. They are manufactured from zinc coated steel in three standard lengths which suit panel depths from 70mm to 156mm. Other lengths are available on request. Super-8s should be installed at a rate of 8.6 per square metre, using a hammer. The 20mm diameter head simplifies installation.

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Nail Lengths and Pack Sizes Standard Lengths (mm) Note: Other lengths are available on request Recommended Lengths Composite Panel Depth Recommended Nail Length Super-8 nails should achieve a minimum embedment of 35mm in the joist. Recommended Axial Spacings Joist Centres Axial Spacings Test Results Test data is available on request. 7

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Ancon will advise on the correct selection of fixing to suit any project and provide details of your nearest stockist. Visit: www.ancon.co.uk BUILDING PRODUCTS Ancon Building Products President Way, President Park, Sheffield S4 7UR Email: info@ancon.co.uk Visit: www.ancon.co.uk © Ancon Building Products 2008 The construction applications and details provided in this literature are indicative only. In every case, project working details should be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons. Whilst every care has been exercised in the preparation of this document to ensure...

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