| Mc 101 TWISTED
TILE FASTENING WIRE - This is the major component of the Twisted Wire
Works System. During the manufacturing process two wires of the same diameter are twisted
or braided tightly together with a loop placed approximately every 6" apart. On the
roof some loops are placed over the #Mc 102 McAnchors to secure the Twisted Tile
Fastening Wire and some loops are used for connecting the flexible #Mc 103 Tie
McWires which attach to the roof tile. The vertical arms of the #Mc 102 McAnchors are
spread apart and bent at right angles to firmly hold the Twisted Tile Fastening
Wire in place. The anchor assembly is then sealed with plastic roof cement or an
equivalent to maintain the waterproofing integrity of the underlayment. The Twisted Wire
Works System may be used for roof slopes up to and including 24:12. The Wire Works, Inc.
may be consulted for recommendations concerning the proper spacing of the #Mc 102
McAnchors. (Please refer to #Mc 102 McAnchors and #Mc 103 Tie McWires.) GS, C, B, SS. 
Mc 102 McANCHORS - Serve
as necessary mounting points to the roof deck and positive attachment for the #Mc101
Twisted Tile Fastening Wire. Manufactured universal in application so that they may be
used over wood, steel, or concrete decks, including those decks utilizing insulation as
well. The difference is compensated for by the means and the type of fasteners used to
attach the McAnchors. Wood decks require large diameter head nails or
screws. Steel decks require screws, studs and nuts, and/or welding of the McAnchors.
Concrete decks require 'shooting' a hardened pin or press fitting a hardened
screw or rod into the concrete. McAnchors may also be used for anchoring
the #Mc104 Hook and McLoop Fasteners Wire Works System in lieu of the #Mc 105 Staples or
nails. In order to prevent electrolysis, remember to use fasteners manufactured from metal
with properties compatible with the McAnchors being used. The Wire Works,
Inc. may be consulted for recommendations concerning the size and type of fasteners needed
for the particular application. GS, B, SS.
Mc 103 tie McWIRES - The
third component required to use the Twisted Wire Works System. They connect or tie off
each piece of tile through the nail hole to the #Mc 101 Twisted Tile Fastening Wire.
Manufactured in different lengths dependent upon the style of tile being installed. The
shorter 18" Tie McWires are used with the one-piece 'S' Spanish tile
where one Tie McWire ties off ONE piece of tile. The longer 31" or
28" Tie McWires are used with the two-piece traditional mission tile
where one Tie McWire ties off TWO pieces of tile, namely, a top or cover
tile and a pan or bottom tile. The longer Tie McWires are also used for
clay flat shingle tile where one Tie McWire ties off ONE piece of tile
through TWO nail holes as opposed to one. This is done to center and stabilize the tile,
for in most cases neither one of the nail holes are placed in the center of the flat
shingle tile produced by the tile manufacturers. Concrete roof tile may be installed in a
similar manner. Tie McWires may also be used to easily attach new tiles
when replacing broken tiles in a 'nailed on' application by tying off to the nail above.
GS, C, B, SS.
All the Wire Works, Inc. products conform
to Uniform Building Code Standards. Technical Bulletins. I.C.B.O. Evaluation Report, and
laboratory test data are available upon request. |
