Low Pitch Roof Tiles

Low pitch roof slates.

Low pitch roof tiles.

With the introduction of machine made clay tiles this has now dropped slightly to 30 similar to the marley hawkins single camber tile. Use a smooth tile if possible avoid granular finishes never discharge a gutter rainwater pipe directly onto the roof use fixing clips if specified. Down to 22 5 degree pitches at a 75mm headlap. For more information see our blog post on batten spacing for roof tiles.

Previously it was accepted that 35 was the lowest recommended pitch for both concrete and clay variants of the tile. The most requested tile in the low pitch market due to its size strength and lightness. Popular applications include extensions where windows or planning restrictions prevent the use of standard roof tiles. Down to 17 5 degree pitches at a 120mm headlap.

They can be installed to meet the latest fixing requirements of bs 5534 and the nhbc technical standards. Lincoln clay pantiles have an open gauge design that is easy to fit while still offering the bold and beautiful curves of traditional pantiles. Low pitch roof tiles are thought of as those that are suitable for laying on roofs at 20 degrees or less. The planum roof tiles can be used on pitches as low as 10 degrees thanks to the innovative design and the highly engineered manufacturing process.

Clay roof tiles for low roof pitches. Once a tile has been specified for the low pitch roof and the installation instructions have been double checked make sure you adhere to the following. All of the low pitch roof tiles offered in this range of products can be used down to 10 with anything less than 10 being considered a flat roof. Types of tile recommended pitch.

Minimum pitch for tiled roofs pitched roofs are often considered low pitch when they re between 10 and 35.