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Important Design and Installation notes:
Spires
 Flat
backed and 3D spires may be fitted flush to the face of the gable
end or the bargeboard. In either case the ridge tile will require
modification to allow the spire to project through it. To
avoid the ridge tile a suitable packing piece should be installed
between the barge and spire. Suggested spacers include off-cuts of
cellular PVC profiles and square down pipes with suitable treated
timber block infills. A
minimum of two stainless steel, or exterior quality, screws of
suitable length must be used to ensure penetration through the rear
surface of the end gable rafter.
Finials
The
application of a ball finial and bracing bar is for decorative
purposes only. The
upper end of the finial sits on the front face of the barge apex,
usually being notched at the back, and should be shaped at the
sides to fit under the cloaking at the ridge. The
bracing bar runs across the face of the gable and is notched into
the rear face of the finial at its centre. The ends of the bar are
hidden behind the barge and locate on the rear face of the first
gable rafter or a suitably sturdy timber hanger. The
combined depth of all the notches to be cut into the finial and
bracing bar should equal the distance between the front face of the
bargeboard and the rear face of the first gable rafter
Dentil Moulding
The
moulding is offered up to the underside of the soffit, with the
hollow centre against the soffit ,and located with Swish Low
Modulus silicone.
The
rear flange of the dentil mould may be removed if required. |
