Single Lap Concrete Roof Tiles

They can be laid in a single lap or broken bond laying pattern which enhances the strength of the roof.

Single lap concrete roof tiles.

Most single lap tiles have a tongue and groove joint along the side edges to form a series of interlocking joints. Our acme single camber and hawkins plain tiles are usually affordable for most projects. Isva members are reporting defects in relatively modern roofs i e. Less than 30 years old where the side interlocks between tiles become impeded by fines derived from the surface of the.

Generally a single camber clay plain tile costs only 10 more than an equivalent concrete roof tile but provides a more attractive finish. 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. Sandtoft lindum concrete tile interlocking tiles can be smooth or granular either flat or profiled. Single lap tiles should be mechanically fixed with either a clip or nail.

There is a reduction in weight of the overall roof covering compared to double lap tiling but the batton size will be larger. 420 mm x 330 mm. Suitable for vertical tiling as well as roofing applications. Minimum pitch from 17 5 or 25.

The combined ease of use along with lower prices has seen them become one of the two main tile types installed in the uk. Single lap concrete tiles on low pitch roofs. Typical single lap tiles include. A flat smooth single lap interlocking design whose slate like appearance is enhanced by the broken bond laying pattern.