Minimum Pitch Plain Clay Roof Tiles

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Minimum pitch plain clay roof tiles.

However there is a frequent need to find suitable roof tiles that perform well at low pitches. Clay and concrete roof tiles can only be installed on roof slopes of 2 1 2 12 or greater. Particularly for first floor extensions. Clay pantiles 30 degrees.

As a general rule tiles and slates will perform down to the pitches outlined below. Interlocking clay plain tiles 15 degrees. Plain tiles 35 degrees. We guarantee our products to a minimum roof pitch of 35 degrees.

The british standard code of practice for slating and tiling recommends a minimum roof pitch of 40 degrees for handmade tiles. Handcrafted clay plain tiles 8 clay plain tiles technical data size of tile 265mm x 165mm minimum pitch 35 maximum pitch 90 minimum headlap 65mm roof 35mm vertical maximum gauge 100mm roof 115mm vertical cover width 165mm nominal. Size overall 268 x 165mm minimum pitch 35 maximum pitch subject to fixing specification 90 minimum headlap below 90 65mm at 90 35mm maximum headlap 88mm minimum gauge batten spacing 88mm maximum gauge batten spacing below 90 100mm at 90 115mm hanging length approx 248mm cover all figures are net and do not allow for wastage 125 grp valley. Our melodie interlocking clay pantile can be used in roof pitches as low as a 12 5 our wessex and mendip concrete roof tiles can be used down to a minimum 15 pitch.

What are the minimum pitches for clay or concrete tiles. The look creates the visual features of a handmade clay tile at a fraction of the cost. Premium range concrete plain tiles featuring variation in the finish of each tile. Concrete tiles are heavier therefore if you use them as replacements for clay you must determine that the roof structure can safely support the additional weight.

Roofs with plain tiles generally have a higher pitch than those with other coverings. This means for every 12 horizontal units the roof must rise a minimum of two and one half vertical units. Only except in very exceptional circumstances should pitches of less than 30 be used with plain clay tiles please refer to our sales team to discuss any specific queries you may have.