NEW equinox INSTALLATION GUIDE Issue 2 CONTENTS 1. Preparing the ring beam 2 2. Installing the framework 3 3. How to install structural support posts 7 4. Insulation and waterproofing 8 5. Tile application: Steel tiles 9 6. Non-standard roof crowns 11 7. Tile application: Composite slates 14 8. Roof windows 15 9. Finishing off 16 9. What next 18 If in doubt at any stage Please contact our Equinox Technical Support for additional support or advice. 0333 777 3057 equinox@eurocell.co.uk Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 1 17/12/2015 15:13
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. INSTALLING THE FRAMEWORK PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS 2.1 2.2 Equinox roof kits should be checked against the order acknowledgement provided by Eurocell. Before discarding any packaging, check all components are accounted for. Prior to commencing any installation work, the size, type, and condition of all Equinox roof kits should be checked against the survey sizes. When retro-fitting the Equinox tiled roof system, ensure the existing conservatory is structurally sound before conducting any installation work. Chimney flues can be installed through the Equinox roof system, but the installation must comply with approved documents F,J,L,G & P of the building regulations. Eurocell recommends that any work carried out is by an approved installer to ensure the correct flue is used. Ensure combustible materials are the correct distance away from the flue and the position of the flue exit is correct to conform with all current legislation. Eurocell recommends that you consult your Local Authority as most work relating to domestic solid fuel, wood and biomass and the associated systems for heating is notifiable to the relevant Local Authority. Align the locating nib with the front edge of the frame. Clamp to frame to hold in position. Continue locating the ring beam using the internal and external brackets and 40mm self-drill screws (supplied). 1. PREPARING THE RING BEAM 1.1 1.2 2.3 2.4 All the M6 x 30mm flat plate studs should already be set Where a box gutter is required Ensure the window frames are correctly aligned. Once the ring beam is in place, screw up from the frame in position on the ring beam. Check the position of the Fix the pre-cut box gutter to the property wall with 7.5mm using self-drill baypole screws (not supplied) to secure. studs and that they are all there. Slide in additional studs x 100mm Concrete Screws (not supplied) at 400mm if required. centres before installing the ring beam. 2 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 2-3 17/12/2015 15:13
2.5 2.6 2.9 2.10 Position the first two Boundary Members (BM) against the wall to check position against previous conservatory. Mark these positions. Attach nuts, but do not fully tighten. If necessary, tidy up any plaster above the marked lines. The hips are a two-part component and locate into the ring beam and rest on the top plate. Position all hips and locate on to bottom studs. Do not fully tighten the nuts. 2.7 2.8 2.11 2.12 Using the pre-positioned bolts, locate the rafter in the ring beam and ridge. Do not fully tighten the nuts. Again, check alignment of frames. Once the ridge is in place, locate the hips. Aligning the centre of the hip with the corner of the frames. Locate any jack rafters on the ring beam and studs. Use studs supplied to fix top of the jack rafter to the hip. Do not fully tighten the nuts. Check the location and level of the ridge. Ensure all rafters are aligned. Tighten all nuts in the ridge and ring beam. Do not tighten jack rafters and hips at this point. 4 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 4-5 17/12/2015 15:13
OPTIONAL 3. HOW TO INSTALL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT POSTS 2.13 2.14 3.1 3.2 3.3 Remove all existing window cills and repair any damaged brickwork or mortar, ensuring the structural support post will be sat on a secure and level surface. Cut the support post to size, measure the distance from the underside of the ring beam to the internal brickwork below and deduct 5mm for the support plate. Attach the support plate to the support post with the screws provided Clamp the wok to the hip. Insert the stud into the pre-drilled hole and bolt together. Do not fully tighten. Ensure jack rafters and hips are correctly aligned. Set hips in position using 40mm self-tapping screws, then tighten all remaining nuts in the hips, jack rafters and ridges. 3.4 3.5 3.6 2.15 Position the assembly in its correct location. The support post should be flush to the underside of the ring beam to offer full support of the roof. Using the supplied angle brackets, fasten the ring beam to the support post. 2 angle brackets are required on each support post. Drill and fix the support plate to the internal brick/block work with suitable fixings. 3.7 3.8 Fix gable rafters (at 400mm centres) to the back wall using suitable 7.5mm x 100mm concrete screws (not supplied). Now the support post is fixed in it s correct position, measure and cut the capping trim to size. Fit the capping trims and repeat the process until all support posts are fitted then re-fit or replace the window cills. 6 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 6-7 17/12/2015 15:13
4. INSULATING & WATERPROOFING 4.1 4.2 4.5 Once all of the framework for the roof is assembled, start fitting the pre-cut 100mm insulation. Additional insulation. At the crown and ridge of the roof, insert cavity insulation (supplied) between aluminium. Cover the roof with a breathable membrane. Ensure at least 50mm of membrane runs over the edge of the roof (this can be trimmed back later). 4.3 4.4 Once insulation is fully fitted, cover the entire roof with the pre-cut 12mm plywood. To fix on to bottom of ring beam, use 20mm self-drilling screws (supplied). Fix these 55mm from the front edge, every 300mm. Then, fasten up the hips and rafters every 300mm, using 40mm self-drilling screws (supplied). Once the plywood is fitted and secure, fit the drip tray around the edge of the roof. 8 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 9 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 8-9 17/12/2015 15:13
5. TILE APPLICATION: STEEL TILES LOOKING FOR COMPOSITE ROOF SLATE INSTRUCTIONS? GO TO PAGE 14 5.1 5.4 5.5 When the roof is felted, tile application can commence. Position the tile cleat to overhang the roof by approximately 50mm and attach to roof using a batten (running vertically up the roof). Attach tile cleat at either end of the facet, then install battens across the whole facet at 300mm centres. Once the roof is fully tiled, lay the framework to tile the ridges. Using a ridge tile to set the width, fix timber battens over ridge and hip ready for the ridge tiles application. Using high-quality flash band (supplied), seal the ridge joints with a heat gun. 5.2 5.3 5.6 5.7 Once the cleat is in place, hook the first tile over the cleat to locate. Continue to install the tiles by fixing to the battens along the top edge of the tile. Affix ridge tiles to timber battens and finish with end caps. Complete the tiling by fitting the ridge moulding. 10 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 11 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 10-11 17/12/2015 15:13
6. NON-STANDARD ROOF CROWNS (STEEL TILE ONLY) 6.1 6.2 6.5 6.6 Once the ridge tile position has been established, mark the flash band with the central location of each hip. This will identitfy the capping point of the roof. Using a ridge tile position, fix the battens for the ridge and hips to create a framework for the cap. The ridge tiles running up the hips should be spread to reduce their height. This way they can fit under the ridge tile. Continue working your way around the cap, cutting each ridge tile into the previous one. Once all the hip tiles are in place, position the ridge tile. Mark carefully so the ridge tile sits at the cap of the roof. 6.3 6.4 6.7 6.8 Once the cap is created, use the centre line drawn in step 5.1 to line up and mark the tiles that cover each of the hips. Once you are happy with the position of the tiles, you can cut them to sit in position. Cut the tile to size and fit into position. Use the glue and dust kits (supplied) if additional cover of the joins is required 12 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 12-13 17/12/2015 15:13
OPTIONAL 7. TILE APPLICATION: COMPOSITE SLATE TILES 8. ROOF WINDOWS 7.1 7.4 8.1 8.2 Before installing the roof window, install the first course of tiles. Place the roof window in position and mark the position of the roof. Cut the breathable membrane using a Stanley knife leaving at least 75mm on each side to overlap the outside of the frame (see inset). Begin tiling along the roof edge, starting from the centre and work your way out, allowing for a 50mm overhang over the ring beam. Tiles should be screwed onto the plywood directly using 2 x 35mm steel screws or clout nails. Tiles should be aligned using the centre markers and gauge pre-marked on the tiles. Gauge Roof pitch 6 14-25 6.5 25-27.5 7 27.5-30 7.5 30 + Affix ridge tiles using 2 x 30mm stainless steel screws. 8.3 8.4 7.2 7.3 7.5 Reposition the frame and mark the position of the roof window on the plyboard. Cut the hole to size using a jigsaw. 8.5 8.6 When you reach the ridge edges, you need to cut the tiles to shape and size to fit the ridges of the roof. Using a high quality flash band, seal the ridge joints with a heat gun and install the ridge tiles. Complete the tiling using ridge tiles. Drop the roof window into place. Ensuring the breathable membrane covers the outside of the frame. Install the roof window following the manufacturer s instructions. 14 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 14-15 17/12/2015 15:13
9. FINISHING OFF 9.1 9.2 9.4 9.5 Install capping board by positioning the first gutter bracket and marking its location. Screw will then be covered by the gutter bracket. These steps can be done before or after the drip tray and membrane are installed. Fix the gutter brackets into the ring beam using 40mm self-tapping screws at maximum 450mm centres. Reposition the exisiting lead to complete the external installation We advise carrying out a water test for both steel and composite slate tile installations. This should be done before internal work commences. 9.3 YOUR FINISHED ROOF Fix the guttering into position on the gutter brackets, taking care to seal the external angles. Affix corner trims onto fascia boards. 16 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE 17 Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 16-17 17/12/2015 15:14
10. WHAT NEXT? To complete your Equinox installation, you will need to finish the roof off internally. Please note: the materials to complete this part of the job are not supplied. 10 FOR A PLASTERED FINISH To achieve 0.15 U-value To meet Building Regulations in Scotland Use a 65mm PIR insulation and plaster board To achieve 0.18 U-value To meet Building Regulations in England and Wales Use a 50mm PIR insulation and plaster board Optional downlights (not supplied) can be installed before decorating is undertaken. Alternatively, tongue and groove effect is popular among customers. 18 EQUINOX INSTALLATION GUIDE Equinox_InstallationGuide_Issue2.indd 18-19 17/12/2015 15:14
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