SpeedFlash 51845 Kit Flashing Solution For Bracket Mounting On Slate Roofs Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: SpeedFlash

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Installation Instructions
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Speed Flash 51845 Kit Flashing Solution For Bracket Mounting On Slate Roofs

Speed Flash 51845 Kit Flashing Solution For Bracket Mounting On Slate Roofs

Installation Instructions

Tools you will need:

Speed Flash® Shield (Sold separately)
Angle Grinder
Drill with magnetic extension piece

Find the rafter positions.
There are several ways to do this:
There are several ways to do this:
- Gain access to loft space
- Use a type of Stud Finder tool
- Look under fascia board
  
  Our preferred option:
  Open a small section of the roof using a slate ripper or our new ‘ Double Sided Hacksaw Tool ‘
  (cuts rather than rips the nails)
  Locate the rafter positions.
  The roof can easily be repaired using the Hall hook® .
  Once you have identified the rafter, mark the centerline position of the rafter on the slates.
You are now ready to mark the top slate, in preparation for cutting.
Measure upwards 190mm / 7.5″ from the bottom of the slate and mark with a line.
To conclude the line drawings for cutting purposes, measure37.5mm I 1.48″ left and right from the centre of the rafter line. Draw vertical lines from the 190mm / 7.5″ horizontal line, down to the bottom of the slate.
You now have the full area marked ready for the first cuts.
The Speed Flash® Shield is used to protect a specific area of the course below when cutting the top slate(s).
Insert the Speed Flash® Shield fully as shown. Using the angle grinder, cut out the marked area (top slates only) do not exceed the vertical lines Remove the Speed Flash® Shield.
Now you have cut the top slate(s), you need to cut the lower course to create the working area (the area in which the bracket will be fixed).
Mark 110mm / 4.33″ up, from the bottom of the cut slate(s).
Using the angle grinder, cut out the ‘working area’ on the slate i.e. the area from the 110mm I 4.33″ horizontal line and the 190mm/ 7.5″ horizontal line.
Cutting at 110mm / 4.33″, ensures you leave 10mm above the nail holes on the slate(s) underneath. This protects the area around the nail holes, thus preventing failure.
You now have your working area in which to fix the bracket onto the rafter.
Place bracket into position to determine if any shims/ packings are required to achieve clearance from the roofing material (slate) underneath.
Use shims/ packings to create clearance between the bracket and the roofing material.
Cut down Speed Flash® to required size (determined by the size of the slate).
Speed Flash® can now be pushed into position.
The Speed Flash® needs to stay in this position (the top touching the nails on the slate).
To hold the Speed Flash® in place, use the metal spring support. Insert support via the bottom opening, hooking the support onto the cut under slate.
Then pull down and attach support to the base of the Speed Flash®.
Install bracket.
Install I Fix bracket into position.
Insert foam at the bottom opening of the Speed Flash®.
Around the drop of the bracket, sealing the bottom opening.
Finally, attach the cap.
Starting at the bottom of the Speed Flash®, the cap slides onto the lip on the base. Then press into place at the top section, allowing clasps to clip into place.
Installation is complete.

Patent Applied For.
Illustrations used 18″ slates, set at 75mrl) / 3 head lap.
The cuts will always be the same regardless of the size of slate (18″ +) and Or the rafter position. These cuts allow you to maintain 3″ head-lap (as per building regulations).
Speed Flash has been designed in line with standard roofing practice of “75mm/3” head lap.
Speed Flash test is compatible with “18 to 24” slates.
Speed Flash® can be used on 16 slides however due to the needs to maintain a three head left the working area will be reduced this reduces compatibility with certain brackets.
Speed Flash is not compatible with the pantile (wide plate) brackets due to the wealth of the entry point into the Speed Flash®.
The walking area will allow for blackheads with the maximum facing flat height of approximately 80mm.