They can be used at pitches as low as 12 5 with a headlap of 92mm with rafter lengths up to 6m.
Minimum pitch for marley roof tiles.
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.
Suitable for a minimum pitch of 17 5 o.
Marley has applied innovative modern technology to tradtional manufacturing methods to create the stunning and incredibly versatile maxima clay double roman pitched roof tile.
The minimum fixing specifications given in this document is intended to assist the specifier and roof tiler in southern africa to determine the minimum recommended installation and tile fixing specification for each terrain category basic design wind speed building type roof pitch building height length of roof.
Stuart nicholson director of roof systems at marley outlines how best to approach the preparation and specification of tiles for low pitch roofs.
Down to 17 5 pitch at a 120mm headlap.
17 5 pitch and above with a rafter length up to 10m will require a 75mm headlap.
The minimum pitch for a roof tile has recently changed from 20 to as low as 12 5.
Other clay roof tiles suitable for low pitch roofs include.
A flexible easy to lay open gauge.
Mendip 12 5 can perform at pitches of 12 5 44 with a rafter length up to 6m which requires a 100mm headlap.
Melodie clay single interlocking pantiles these have a flexible gauge.
15 17 5 pitch with a rafter length up to 10m will require a 100mm headlap.
Classic profile for meeting planning.
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Down to 22 5 pitch at a 75mm headlap.