Single Lap Concrete Roof Tiles

Suitable for vertical tiling as well as roofing applications.

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. 420 mm x 330 mm. 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.

Sandtoft lindum concrete tile interlocking tiles can be smooth or granular either flat or profiled. Single lap concrete tiles on low pitch roofs. The combined ease of use along with lower prices has seen them become one of the two main tile types installed in the uk. Generally a single camber clay plain tile costs only 10 more than an equivalent concrete roof tile but provides a more attractive finish.

There is a reduction in weight of the overall roof covering compared to double lap tiling but the batton size will be larger. Minimum pitch from 17 5 or 25. Most single lap tiles have a tongue and groove joint along the side edges to form a series of interlocking joints. Tiles combined with organic matter from moss resulting in blockage and surface water spillage into the roof void particularly on low pitch roofs.

A flat smooth single lap interlocking design whose slate like appearance is enhanced by the broken bond laying pattern. Single lap tiles should be mechanically fixed with either a clip or nail. Isva members are reporting defects in relatively modern roofs i e. Interlocking tiles are generally larger than standard plain tiles which reduces labour intensity and costs.