The document discusses Supertile, a metal roofing tile designed and manufactured in Jamaica to withstand adverse weather conditions. The Supertile features a weatherstrip along the front edge for tighter joints, nails horizontally for less leakage, and taller ridges for greater strength against extreme weather. Instructions are provided on installing Supertile tiles, including how many tiles are in a square of roofing and required materials like felt, laths, and nails. Common questions about Supertile roofs are answered, such as calculating the number of roof squares needed and coverage of underlayment materials.

2. SUPERTILE SYSTEMS

5. THE SUPERTILE
THE SUPERTILE IS A METAL ROOFING TILE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN JAMAICA. THIS
UNIQUE ROOFING MATERIAL WAS PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
BECOMING MORE ADVERSE EACH HURRICANE SEASON. IT IS MADE OF PREMIUM QUALITY
COLORED ALUSTEEL .
THE MAIN FEATURES OF THIS TILE ARE:
1. ITS WEATHERSTRIP
THIS EXTRA LIP AT THE FRONT EDGE OF EVERY TILE IS A SIMPLE BUT VERY EFFECTIVE
METHOD OF ARRIVING AT TIGHTER AND BETTER FITTING JOINTS.
2. THE WEATHERSTRIP ALSO ALLOWS THE FIRST SHEET TO BE NAILED HORIZONTALLY
(NAILS IN RED COLOR).
CONVENTIONAL ROOF TILES ARE NAILED FROM TOP – THE GRADUAL LEAKAGE FROM
TOP NAILING CAUSES THE LATH UNDERNEATH TO ROT WHICH IS AN OBVIOUS
ADVANTAGE COMPARED TO OTHER MAKES.

6. 3. THE RIDGES ON THE TILE ARE TALLER AND WIDER THAN OTHER MAKES. THIS MEANS
THAT IT IS STRONGER OVERALL WHETHER STORING, INSTALLING, OR MOST
IMPORTANTLY, STANDING UP TO EXTREME CONDITIONS ON YOUR ROOF. IT ALSO
MEANS THAT EVERY END LAP IS AS STRONG AS IT NEEDS TO BE TO KEEP OUT WATER.
THE TILES ARE EASY TO INSTALL AND PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A VERY NEAT,
DURABLE AND WEATHER SECURE ROOF.

7. THE SPECIFICATION OF THE TILES AND ACCESSORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

8. SUPERTILE AND CURABOND
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How many roof tiles in a square of roof?
A: 1 square of roof = 20 roof tiles.
Q: How many square feet in a square of roof?
A: 1 square of roof = 100 square feet.
Q: How many feet of laths (2x2) do I need per square of roof?
A: 110 running feet
Q: How many pounds of nails are needed to install 1 square of roof?
A: 1 1/4 pounds of 2” tile nails per sq of roof for tiles.
1/4 pound of 3/4” clout nails per sq of roof for felt.
2 pounds of wire nails per sq of roof for lathing (1 1/2lbs 4” and 1/2lb 3”).
Q: How much felt is needed per square of roof?
A: #30 felt will cover 2 squares of roof.
#15 felt will cover 4 squares of roof.
Q: How do I calculate how much squares of roof tiles I need to purchase?
A: To calculate roof squares – work out floor area and add 33 1/3% for height,
waste and eaves. If eaves are included in floor area, add 25% for height
and waste.
Q: How much Aquahide is needed per square of roof?
A: 1 roll of Aquahide will cover 10 squares of roof.
Q: How long can the Aquahide stay exposed?
A: The Aquahide can remain exposed for up to 6 months.