Single Lap Concrete Roof Tiles

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.

Single lap concrete roof tiles. Less than 30 years old where the side interlocks between tiles become impeded by fines derived from the surface of the. They can be laid in a single lap or broken bond laying pattern which enhances the strength of the roof. Most single lap tiles have a tongue and groove joint along the side edges to form a series of interlocking joints. Single lap concrete tiles on low pitch roofs.

Generally a single camber clay plain tile costs only 10 more than an equivalent concrete roof tile but provides a more attractive finish. Interlocking tiles are generally larger than standard plain tiles which reduces labour intensity and costs. Isva members are reporting defects in relatively modern roofs i e. 420 mm x 330 mm.

Our acme single camber and hawkins plain tiles are usually affordable for most projects. Typical single lap tiles include. Minimum pitch from 17 5 or 25. There is a reduction in weight of the overall roof covering compared to double lap tiling but the batton size will be larger.

Tiles combined with organic matter from moss resulting in blockage and surface water spillage into the roof void particularly on low pitch roofs. Single lap tiles should be mechanically fixed with either a clip or nail. A flat smooth single lap interlocking design whose slate like appearance is enhanced by the broken bond laying pattern. Sandtoft lindum concrete tile interlocking tiles can be smooth or granular either flat or profiled.