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| Making the Opening |
Steps 1-7 |
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| Marking out |
Mark out the opening on the underside of the roof membrane.
Do not remove more than necessary - you can always cut it back
later.
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| Making the Opening 1/7 |
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| Removing the membrane |
Cut out and remove the membrane, exposing the battens and the
roof covering. |
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| Making the Opening 2/7 |
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| Tiled roof
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If you have a tiled roof, carefully begin to remove the tiles
from inside. Make sure the area below this roof area is clear
to avoid injury or damage if an accident occurs.
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| Making the Opening 3/7 |
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| Composite thin tile covering |
If you
have composite thin tile covering, you may need to drill and cut through
to make the initial opening. |
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| Making the Opening 4/7 |
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| Removing nails |
If you
have a slate covering it may be necessary to use a slate ripper to remove
the nails. |
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| Making the Opening 5/7 |
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| Removing tiles/slates |
Remove sufficient tiles/slates to allow a good working area.
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| Making the Opening 6/7 |
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Don't be tempted to remove too many though - you'll have to
put them back later! |
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| Removing
tiles/slates |
Remove battens to the extent of the framed area.
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| Making the Opening 7/7 |
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| Making the Opening |
Steps 1-7 |
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