Double lap fibre cement slates where the roof slope exceeds 6 metres in length severe very severe exposure and 9 metres in length sheltered moderate exposure.
Marley roof tiles minimum pitch.
38 x 50mm batten on edge for rafters supports not exceeding 1 000mm centres.
From our popular m11 m22 double roman interlocking concrete roof tiles to our new innovative pv solar tiles and slates we ve got you covered.
Secure with small galvanised or stainless steel nails staples to ridge batten at 1 meter intervals 11 peel off the protective tape from the butyl adhesive and press down to top side of roof tiles on.
320mm 100mm headlap and at pitches between 17 5ᴼ and 26ᴼ 345mm 75mm headlap and at pitches of 26ᴼ and above 301mm nominal at lock mid shuffle position.
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The minimum pitch for a roof tile has recently changed from 20 to as low as 12 5.
9 install all roof tiles or slates in accordance to marley fixing specifications 10 roll out ridge roll and centre up with ridge batten.
Our concrete interlocking roof tiles and concrete plain tiles are easy to lay thus ensuring you can keep your installation costs down.
Marley offers several types of clay tile that are suited to low pitch roofing applications.
Mendip 12 5 can perform at pitches of 12 5 44 with a rafter length up to 6m which requires a 100mm headlap.
Modern and duo modern smooth down to 17 5 pitch.
Double roman smooth down to 22 5 pitch.
A new chapter for the uk s leading roof systems manufacturer the vast experience gained in manufacturing pitched roof tiles and roofing products over the course of the last 100 years and a passionate commitment to driving industry standards have contributed to successfully establishing marley as the uk s market leader in holistic roofing systems.
All tiles and slates have a minimum roof pitch which is set out in order to protect the roof from water penetration.
The minimum pitch for each product can be found in the table below and in the product brochure or within the products pages some tiles and slates incorporate design features allowing them to be laid at a low minimum pitch.
15 17 5 pitch with a rafter length up to 10m will require a 100mm headlap.
17 5 pitch and above with a rafter length up to 10m will require a 75mm headlap.
38 x 50mm batten fixed flat for rafters supports not exceeding 900mm centres.
10 38 tiles m net at 100mm headlap 9 63 tiles m net at 75mm headlap.
Nominal weight of roof tile fittings.
Ludlow major and ludlow plus smooth down to 22 5 pitch.
Marley s collection of affordable concrete roof tiles combines outstanding aesthetics with high quality to ensure that your roof stands out from the rest.