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For greater technical detail – refer to HARCON Technical Data Sheets
Valley Weights
Standard valley troughs (HD, HA, HB)   1.64kg/m²
Heavy weight valley troughs (DX, AX, BX)   2.10kg/m ²
Valley Thickness    
Standard valley troughs (HD, HA, HB)   1.3mm
Heavy weight valley troughs (DX, AX, BX)   1.6mm
Valley Selection Table
The open width of a valley in any slate or tile roof is specified in BS5534: part 1: 1997 depending on rafter pitch and roof area to be drained. To ensure compliance with this, use the following table to select the appropriate HARCON valley trough type:
Roof Area Less Than 25m²
Roof Area 25 - 100m²
Rafter Pitch (degrees) Valley Type Max. Valley Length Valley Type Max. Valley Length Minimum Lap Length
17.5 to 22 B / D 7.0m - - 350mm
22.5 to 29 A / B / D 7.0m B / D 14.5m 300mm
30 to 34 A / B / D 7.5m B / D 15.0m 200mm
35 to 39 A / B / D 7.5m B / D 15.5m 200mm
40 to 44 A / B / D 8.0m B / D 16.5m 150mm
45 to 49 A / B / D 8.5m B / D 17.0m 150mm
50 to 55 B / D 9.0m B / D 18.5m 150mm
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