2815-T Tile-Retro Anchor for Tile Roofs, 2-Pack
The Super Anchor 2815-T Tile-Retro is the long-leg retrofit anchor for tile and slate roofs: a 40 inch, 2 inch wide, 14 gauge 430 stainless steel leg with a stamped dacromet or yellow zinc plated D-ring and a 5,000 lb minimum tensile strength. The leg conforms to the tile profile and fastens through to the top chord, permanent or temporary, on wood framed structures. This listing is a 2-pack.
Fall arrest or fall restraint anchorage for one worker at up to 340 lb including tools, with a 6 ft maximum free fall and 1,800 lb maximum arrest force with the required energy absorber. Compliant with OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66, ANSI Z359.1-07 and A10.32-2012 per the 2025 Tile-Retro manual.
Who Needs This Product
The Tile-Retro is for crews working on high profile tile, S-tile, and slate roofs when penetrating clean tile courses is not an option: solar installers, roof maintenance, and re-roofing contractors. The 40 inch leg runs from the top chord fastening zone up over the ridge line area so the D-ring stays accessible above the tile courses. Each worker wears a full body harness with a personal energy absorber sized for the user weight, on a lifeline or SRL. Not for window washing, work positioning, or horizontal lifeline systems.
Features
40 inch conforming leg
The 14 gauge stainless leg bends to follow the tile profile, with the top 6 fastener holes used for high profile tiles.
Fastens to the top chord
3 inch spiral stainless nails or screws through 7/16 inch OSB or plywood sheathing into a minimum 2x4 top chord.
Two fastener schedules
16 fasteners over low profile and asphalt shingles, or 10 fasteners using the top holes for high profile tiles per Tables 1 and 2.
340 lb user rating
Rated above the standard 310 lb for heavier workers with full tool loads.
Permanent or temporary
Install during re-roofing and leave for future maintenance access, or remove after the job.
Blow-out inspection design
Fastener blow-outs show on the framing underside at first installation for a fast verification check.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Tile-Retro No. 2815T |
|---|---|
| Package | 2-pack |
| Anchor Leg | 14 gauge 430 stainless steel, 40 x 2.0 inches |
| D-Ring | 2-1/2 inch, stamped dacromet or yellow zinc plated steel |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 5,000 lb anchor leg and D-ring |
| User Capacity | 1 person at 340 lb maximum including tools and equipment |
| Maximum Free Fall | 6 ft; 1,800 lb maximum arrest force with required energy absorber |
| Fasteners | 3 inch SST spiral nails, or hex and bugle head screws at lowest torque; 16 total low profile, 10 total high profile tile |
| Framing Requirement | Minimum 2x4 top chord with 7/16 inch OSB or plywood sheathing supporting 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load |
| Compliance | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66; ANSI Z359.1-07; ANSI A10.32-2012 |
| Use Restrictions | Not for window washing, work positioning, or horizontal lifelines; never install over open framing without sheathing |
Never install over open framing. Framing must support 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load, with the leg installed over a minimum 2x4 top chord with structurally sound 7/16 inch OSB or plywood sheathing. Position leg center fastener holes over the top chord center, angle off-center fasteners toward the chord, and remove and relocate any anchor showing fastener blow-outs. Never install screws by hammering and never reuse fasteners.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.1-07 / A10.32-2012
Anchorage compliance for construction fall protection per the 2025 Tile-Retro manual.
OSHA 1926.502 / 1910.66
Meets construction and powered platform anchorage criteria.
430 Stainless Construction
14 gauge stainless leg with plated forged D-ring, stamped with date of manufacture.
Super Anchor Fastener System
Factory supplied fastener packs with engineering support for alternate fasteners.
Typical Applications
Installation Overview
Full figures and fastener tables are in the 2025 Tile-Retro manual linked below. The basics:
- Confirm the framing: minimum 2x4 top chord with sound 7/16 inch OSB or plywood sheathing, capable of 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load.
- Position the leg with its center fastener holes over the top chord center, D-ring at the ridge area above the tile courses.
- Low profile roofing: drive all 16 fasteners (8 per leg zone). High profile tile: use the top 6 fastener holes with 10 total fasteners per Table 2.
- Conform the leg to the tile profile as tiles install over it, removing tile underside material where needed for proper fit.
- Caulk the overlap to prevent wind driven particles and water penetration, and set the D-ring exposure before the final courses.
- Check the framing underside for fastener blow-outs and verify the installation before first use.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before installation and each use, with documented annual inspections. Remove the anchor from service when any of the following apply:
- The D-ring or shackle is deformed.
- Fasteners are missing per the Table 1 or Table 2 schedule.
- Fastener blow-outs appear on the framing underside; remove and relocate the anchor.
- The anchor was subjected to a free fall.
- The PID label is missing or illegible.
Tag anchors removed from service to prevent further use until inspected by a qualified or competent person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Super Anchor 2815-T Submittals and Documentation
Tile-Retro 2815T Instruction/Specification Manual 2025 (PDF)Materials, fastener tables for low and high profile roofing, framing requirements, and inspection criteria. Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF)Manufacturer warranty terms for Super Anchor fall protection equipment. Spiral Shank Nail Spec (PDF)Stainless fastener specifications for anchor installation.Compatible and Related Products
- Super Anchor 2813 RS-10 Anchors. Low profile permanent retrofit anchors for finished roofs.
- Super Anchor 4020 3-Strand Value Lifeline. Vertical lifeline for anchor tie-off.
- Super Anchor SuperGrab 4015 Rope Grab. Fall arrester for vertical lifeline rigging.
- Super Anchor 3200 50 ft Safety Kit. Harness, lifeline, and anchor kit for roofing crews.
Working on Tile Roofs?
Send us the tile profile and roof layout and we will confirm anchor counts, fastener schedules, and lifelines so everything ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Super Anchor Safety Manufacturer Warranty
Super Anchor Safety (SAS) warrants to the purchaser that all products are free from defect in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. This warranty is limited to product replacement for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of shipment. This warranty only covers defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover conditions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, or accident. This product warranty does not cover oxidation of zinc, dacromet, or powder coatings used on permanent and temporary anchors that results from connector abrasion unless the coating can be shown to be defective at the time of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. Any unused defective product will be replaced at no charge by returning the product to Super Anchor Safety or to the distributor the product was purchased from.
Permanent Anchor Warranty
Super Anchor Safety warrants to the purchaser that all anchors sold as a permanent fixture with Hot Dip Galvanizing, Stainless Steel, and Thermo-Plastic finishes are fully warranted against failure due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of initial installation. SAS does not warranty the installation or flashing system used to waterproof the anchors. The SAS factory warranty is void if the product has been modified or has not been used in accordance with SAS specifications and instructions for that product. Anchors that have been removed from service due to re-roofing or remodel of the structure they were originally attached to must be inspected by an SAS factory representative or a competent person before being reinstalled.
See the Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF) for the full manufacturer document.
