Single Lap Concrete Roof Tiles

Typical single lap tiles include.

Single lap concrete roof tiles. Generally a single camber clay plain tile costs only 10 more than an equivalent concrete roof tile but provides a more attractive finish. Our acme single camber and hawkins plain tiles are usually affordable for most projects. 420 mm x 330 mm. Single lap interlocking roof tiles are typically flat or profiled smooth or granular and are possibly the easiest and quickest of all the roof tile variants to install.

These single camber tiles are perfect when you want to achieve a premium clay roof without breaking the bank. Single lap concrete tiles on low pitch roofs. Most single lap tiles have a tongue and groove joint along the side edges to form a series of interlocking joints. Less than 30 years old where the side interlocks between tiles become impeded by fines derived from the surface of the.

The combined ease of use along with lower prices has seen them become one of the two main tile types installed in the uk. They can be laid in a single lap or broken bond laying pattern which enhances the strength of the roof. Single lap tiles should be mechanically fixed with either a clip or nail. Suitable for vertical tiling as well as roofing applications.

There is a reduction in weight of the overall roof covering compared to double lap tiling but the batton size will be larger. Tiles combined with organic matter from moss resulting in blockage and surface water spillage into the roof void particularly on low pitch roofs. Interlocking tiles are generally larger than standard plain tiles which reduces labour intensity and costs. Minimum pitch from 17 5 or 25.