The TileNail Tyle Tye® System is a unique fastener used in the cover portion of clay "S", Mission tile and most concrete roofing tile that incorporates a Wind Lock and a nail in one fastener. The TileNails eliminate breakage because the nail is away from the tile. (They are U.B.C. approved to all slopes and are particularly suited to mansard applications.)
The TileNail outperforms any direct deck nailed roof tile by securing the tile at two points with one fastener. A Wind Lock Nose Hookp is incorporated into the front part of the TileNail holding the butt end of the next tile, while the shaft is slipped into the hole of the head end of roof tile being nailed. In addition to preventing fractures and/or breaks of the tile because the hammer is never near the clay or concrete, the uplift forces acting upon the butt end of the tile will continue to drive the nail portion of the fastener deeper into the deck. Because this is a "direct deck nailed" fastener use of a heavy or self-sealing waterproofing is recommended. For installations below 4/12 we recommend sealing each puncture of the waterproofing with a membrane compatible sealant or Tyle Tye® Chatter Damper.
