They can also be used on low pitched roofs such as the sandtoft 20 20 tile which is a highly popular clay option that can be installed on pitches of 15.
15 degree roof tiles.
Other low pitch roof tile options.
Although ceramic tile roofs are expensive they can have a life span of over 100 years.
We now realise that below 15 degrees the options are far more limited in terms of tile.
Popular applications include extensions where windows or planning restrictions prevent the use of standard roof tiles.
The benefits of interlocking tiles allow for faster installation and lower purchasing and labour costs.
Contemporary houses often have flat roofs which shouldn.
We also provide a number of other low pitch concrete interlocking solutions such as the mendip and wessex tiles each able to perform at pitches of 15 degrees and our new mendip 12 5 can be used at an even lower pitch of 12 5.
What is the standard pitch for a roof.
There is no standard universal roof pitch roof pitch varies depending on culture climate style and available materials in the usa the range of standard pitches is anywhere between 4 12 and 9 12 in the uk the typical house has a pitch between 40 50 although 45 should be avoided.
Down to 17 5 degree pitches smooth with a headlap of 100mm.
In 5 colours they re extremely durable and will perform reliably even in the most extreme weather.
Low pitch roof tiles are thought of as those that are suitable for laying on roofs at 20 degrees or less.
The most common roofing materials used in the united states include shingles membrane roofing and ceramic tile all of which have different life spans.
We are in the process of building our own house.
Shingle roofs typically have a life span of 15 30 years while membrane roofs usually last 5 15 years.
You can opt for the ungranulated smooth black roof tile.
Traditionally a minimum roof pitch of 20 was recommended in bs 5534 but modern tiles and slates have now been designed for applications as low as 15.
All of our products are offered competitive prices.
Browse our range of low pitched roof tiles and slates that can be used at a maximum pitch of 15 degrees.
We re building a modern house so the redland tile doesn t really fit in with the look we want of a plain flat tile.
It is uncommon to find a roof below 15 but for those very low pitch applications there are interlocking clay pantiles available suitable for use down to 12 5.
Forticrete centurion low pitch roof tiles are also able to tile a roof down to a 10 pitch.
However our architect has designed the property with a 12 5 degree mono pitch roof.