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There are many types of fittings for the several patterns of tile on the market. First, we will describe and depict those fittings commonly used for the roll patterns of tile names, Spanish or "S" type and the Mission or Straight Barrel type tiles. The first fittings to be applied to the Spanish or Mission tile
Roof are the eave closure, sometimes referred to as "Starter" tiles.
(Below - left: Spanish Eave Closure - Right: Mission style)
Along the ridges and against vertical services such as chimneys and
dormer fronts, a fitting called "top fixture" or "top closure" is applied.
(Below - left: Spanish Top Fixture - Right: Mission)
These top fixtures close up the space between the rolls of tile at the
top of the last course and create a continuous flat surface over which
metal flashing can be applied where necessary.
(Shown Right)
Gables or barge boards require special fittings called "gable rakes."
There are two general types for both Spanish and Mission, namely, detached
rake and the roll type rake. These fittings must be designated as Right or
Left and this designation is made by theoretically standing at the eave and
looking towards the ridge ... the gable on your left hand is the left
gable.
(Shown Left)
The fitting (trim) used for the ridge or cresting is named "ridge
roll" and a roll type is generally furnished for the various roll patterns. For
the Spanish tile, an interlocking ridge is usually furnished and some
mechanics call it "cloverleaf".
However, a Straight Barrel Mission tile can be used for both Spanish
and Mission ridge trimming. At the end of the ridge there is a fitting called
a "closed ridge end."
For the roofs of hip construction, there is a fitting named "hip roll",
made either of Straight or Tapered roll shape. This is laid on the hip
board, lapped properly and nailed securely.
(Shown Right: 102 Hip Roll, Far Right: 120 Hip Roll)
At the intersection of hips and ridge a terminal is usually applied.
This is made with three branches, one for each of the two hips and one to
start the ridge course. These terminals must be made to fit pitch of roof
construction.
(Shown Right: Terminal for closed shingle tile, Far Right: Terminal used for Spanish, Mission and French Tile)
Along the hips we must have field tile cut to correct angle and of the proper size to fit against the angle of the hip board. The manufacturer at his plant generally makes these cut hip tiles to exact size before the pieces are burned. These special pieces of various sizes are numbered so the mechanic will know in which order they should be laid.
Especially made pieces are also required for the valleys. These tiles
are cut to the proper angle and the open space closed in before burning so
those pieces can be accurately laid to fit along the angle of the valley.
They are closed for purposes of weather tightness.
The following is a cut of sample roof showing most of the fittings
described indicating the application of tile.
Experienced tilers can cut work on the job using a wet cut with a
diamond blade saw.
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