USE OF ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
Monier roofing systems provide contemporary and innovative design solutions that benefit from the time proven effectiveness and sustainability of tiles. This manual contains a broad range of roofing details and applications enabling architects and specifiers to easily access and assess the suitability of design for their client.

MONIER DETAIL DRAWINGS NOW ONLINE
Monier roofing detail drawings are available in multiple CAD formats and as enlarged PDF files at monier.co.nz.
The information provided in the drawings provide reference information on the typical use of the Monier product. The information provided in this reference guide is generic in nature; it does not contain the full details required for construction, nor does it constitute an express statement as to fitness for a particular purpose. Professional advice is required to take into account all site and design specific influences. Designers and specifiers will typically provide details specific to particular projects: these should always be referred to in preference to the default system of drawings. The instructions and details available refer to both concrete and terracotta tiles (except where specifically noted).

MONIER & BRANZ
BRANZ is an industry body that provides independent appraisals and assessments of building products, materials, systems or methods of design or construction.
You can identify the BRANZ appraised roofing details for Monier by the placement of the BRANZ watermark logo on the page. Not all roofing details have been appraised by BRANZ at the date of publication. However, these roofing details comply with the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code. Monier continues to work with BRANZ as we seek their independent assessment of our roofing systems.

MONIER COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BUILDING CODE
When installed according to the manufacturers instructions, Monier products will meet the Durability performance requirements of NZBC B2 and E2.
Methods used for verifying compliance with the relevant performances of the New Zealand Building Code, include testing and assessment by a laboratory, ease of installation assessment, assessment of data provided by the manufacturer and the inservice history overseas and in New Zealand. Details are available from Monier.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPECIFICATION, PREPARATION & INSTALLATION
This manual has been prepared by Monier to assists the architect, builder and installer to specify, prepare and install roof tiles. While it is not possible to detail every condition that may be encountered, Monier will assist to advise on any special situations that may occur.
This manual has been written as a working guide for industry, however it is not intended to replace good trade practice and experience essential to obtaining a quality roof installation. Nor does this manual override specific advice received from Monier fixing services. Architects and specifiers should ensure that the details provided in this manual are followed and determined to their own satisfaction that the job is complete to an acceptable standard of trade practice. All care has been taken in the compilation of this manual. However, Monier accepts no responsibility or liability for the contents of the manual (including any printing or typographical errors) and recommends that all standards and recommendations are independently checked.

SPECIFICATIONS
While information contained in this manual is correct at the time of creation, specifications are subject to change without notice.

DISCLAIMER
This information is intended solely as a guide for use of Monier products. Before using Monier products you should ensure that the product is suitable for use in the specific application. Nothing in this information constitutes a statement of fitness for particular purpose - appropriate expert advice should always be obtained. Monier makes no warranty regarding the use of this information with non-Monier products.
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