Low Pitched Tile Roof Solutions

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Low pitched tile roof solutions.

Then apply standard asphalt shingles over the membrane. Low pitch roof tiles are thought of as those that are suitable for laying on roofs at 20 degrees or less. 4 12 to 20 12 pitches. Clay or cement tiles can be used on a wide range of roof pitches.

For a low slope residential roof there are two main options. Marley mendip this tile can be laid to a minimum of 15 provided that the headlap is 100mm and you choose a smooth finish tile. This low pitch roof tile gives the appearance of slate without the cost or the high maintenance. Sig roofing can supply a number of solutions to cope with these lower pitches such as cambrian roof slate or regent tiles which can be used on pitches as low as 12 5 degrees.

Low pitch roof slates. We have the solution for your project so browse our low pitch roof tiles today. Granular coated tiles are only suitable for pitches above 17 5. The following roof tiles can be used on roofs with a pitch of no less than 15.

1 cover the entire surface with a self adhesive flashing membrane such as grace ice water shield there are many equivalent products. For pitches of 2 5 12 up to 4 12 the roof requires double underlayment. Tile choice is limited when it comes to lower pitches particularly when they are as low as 12 5 degrees. This top layer normally is tar over which the gravel is laid.

Low pitch roof tiles. They include metrotile which is made from lightweight steel and weighs around one eighth of a concrete tile. Popular applications include extensions where windows or planning restrictions prevent the use of standard roof tiles. Slopes above 19 12 are not recommended since tiles on very steep roofs can rattle.

Eco slate is an environmentally friendly man made slate alternative that can be installed on any pitched roof from 10 to 90. The permavent easy roof system offers you more flexibility by allowing you to choose from a much larger range of roof tiles. Made of several layers of bitumen surfaces built up roofing is finished by applying an aggregate layer or coating as the top layer. The membrane will outlast the shingles and seal around all nail penetrations.

The tiles you choose for low pitch roofing on a single storey domestic extension are important. Where the minimum pitch for clay pantiles used to be 30 tiles like the redland cathedral pantile can be pitched as low as 22 5. However new low pitch roof tiles are broadening the possibilities offering a wider variety of profiles finishes and colours on pitches as low as 10.