Standard Roof Tile Sizes Uk

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Standard roof tile sizes uk.

The sandtoft wienerberger standard pattern is an easy to install and highly durable concrete roof tile. Produced by sandtoft the standard pattern profile is commonly referred to as the 15 x 9 concrete tile. The standard sizes of battens according to bs 5534 at least were smaller originally but were all within the range of en 336 by 1997 albeit with different size tolerances. Slate roof tiles are rectangle in shape but can be trimmed into special shapes such as clipped corners diamond fish scale and hexagon.

Although tiles had been in use for thousands of years before the romans eventually introduced clay tiles to britain it wasn t until almost 200 years later that plain roof tiles were standardised. Our concrete interlocking roof tiles and concrete plain tiles are easy to lay thus ensuring you can keep your installation costs down. Double roman roof tiles. Tile measuring 12 inches by 12 inches represents the start of floor tile sizes.

This is the smallest tile found in great abundance on floors. Our customers have the assurance of knowing that all our clay products are manufactured in england and comply with ce marking to british and european standard bs en 1304 which legislates for externally tested and verified quality of roof tiles. The roman tile is most recognised for its single or double roll in the tile. The standard pattern tile has proved extremely popular for re roofing projects.

The standard dimensions of the roof tile is 342mm in length 252mm in width and 69mm in depth however this may vary depending on the manufacturer. This style roof tile has been used for many years in the uk so provides a traditional appearance to buildings and homes particularly in the south west. Sizes coverage weights etc. How to fix roof tiles.

Shingle roofs typically have a life span of 15 30 years while membrane roofs usually last 5 15 years. The tiles are also tapered giving the appearance of a mediterranean style. Smaller sizes can be found but in far fewer numbers. Bs 5534 version tiles.

Twelve inch square tile is a favorite of do it yourselfers as it is easy to handle and will fit in most snap tile cutters and wet tile saws. Slate roof tiles can range in size from 12 length x 6 wide up to 24 length x 12 wide. A double roman roof tile is a standard roof tile but with a small round roll down the centre of the tile. It is often compared to slope but is not exactly the same.

Special sizes such as slate and a half can be ordered to reach into valleys gable ends hips and dormers. Although ceramic tile roofs are expensive they can have a life span of over 100 years.