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.

Single lap concrete roof tiles.

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. Typical single lap tiles include. 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.

Interlocking tiles are generally larger than standard plain tiles which reduces labour intensity and costs. Single lap concrete tiles on low pitch roofs. Isva members are reporting defects in relatively modern roofs i e. Sandtoft lindum concrete tile interlocking tiles can be smooth or granular either flat or profiled.

They can be laid in a single lap or broken bond laying pattern which enhances the strength of the roof. These single camber tiles are perfect when you want to achieve a premium clay roof without breaking the bank. Tiles combined with organic matter from moss resulting in blockage and surface water spillage into the roof void particularly on low pitch roofs. Suitable for vertical tiling as well as roofing applications.

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 tiles should be mechanically fixed with either a clip or nail. Less than 30 years old where the side interlocks between tiles become impeded by fines derived from the surface of the. A flat smooth single lap interlocking design whose slate like appearance is enhanced by the broken bond laying pattern.