The most common roofing materials used in the united states include shingles membrane roofing and ceramic tile all of which have different life spans.
15 degree roof tiles.
In 5 colours they re extremely durable and will perform reliably even in the most extreme weather.
What is the standard pitch for a roof.
There is no standard universal roof pitch roof pitch varies depending on culture climate style and available materials in the usa the range of standard pitches is anywhere between 4 12 and 9 12 in the uk the typical house has a pitch between 40 50 although 45 should be avoided.
Low pitch roof tiles are thought of as those that are suitable for laying on roofs at 20 degrees or less.
The benefits of interlocking tiles allow for faster installation and lower purchasing and labour costs.
However our architect has designed the property with a 12 5 degree mono pitch roof.
Down to 22 5 degree pitches smooth with a headlap of 75mm.
Shingle roofs typically have a life span of 15 30 years while membrane roofs usually last 5 15 years.
Popular applications include extensions where windows or planning restrictions prevent the use of standard roof tiles.
Forticrete centurion low pitch roof tiles are also able to tile a roof down to a 10 pitch.
We re building a modern house so the redland tile doesn t really fit in with the look we want of a plain flat tile.
They can also be used on low pitched roofs such as the sandtoft 20 20 tile which is a highly popular clay option that can be installed on pitches of 15.
Traditionally a minimum roof pitch of 20 was recommended in bs 5534 but modern tiles and slates have now been designed for applications as low as 15.
We also provide a number of other low pitch concrete interlocking solutions such as the mendip and wessex tiles each able to perform at pitches of 15 degrees and our new mendip 12 5 can be used at an even lower pitch of 12 5.
You can opt for the ungranulated smooth black roof tile.
We now realise that below 15 degrees the options are far more limited in terms of tile.
Browse our range of low pitched roof tiles and slates that can be used at a maximum pitch of 15 degrees.
It is uncommon to find a roof below 15 but for those very low pitch applications there are interlocking clay pantiles available suitable for use down to 12 5.
Other low pitch roof tile options.
For a budget tile perfect for garden sheds carports etc.
All of our products are offered competitive prices.
Although ceramic tile roofs are expensive they can have a life span of over 100 years.
We are in the process of building our own house.