Standard Clay Roof Tile Size
Plain clay tiles the size of the plain clay tile 10 5 x6 5 or 265mm x 165mm was originally defined by statute in 1477 during the reign of edward iv.
Standard clay roof tile size. The right roof for the right. 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. 1 2 tiles are manufactured from clay shale or similar naturally occurring earthy substances and subjected to heat treatment at elevated temperatures firing. King edward iv set the standard size that existed until the european standard replaced it in 1999.
Boral offers a wide range of clay roofing products to fit any budget. Clay tile has proven its durability longevity and aesthetic appeal over thousands of years. Get contact details and address id. As low as 1 15 0 96.
These issues are very minimal in clay tiles due to their low water absorption rate. Concrete tiles weigh almost 40 more than clay tiles. Various finishes are available with a choice of. 1 1 this specification covers clay tiles intended for use as roof covering where durability and appearance are required to provide a weather resistant surface of specified design.
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. Large 12 inch x 12 inch at rs 3 square feet in chennai tamil nadu. Marley double roman tile 103. Add to wish.
The standard dimensions of the roof tile is 270mm in length 170mm in width and 12mm in depth however this may vary depending on the manufacturer. From traditional mission tile designs to slate and shake flat profiles boral has a clay tile roofing product to meet any project s style and budget. Affa tile company offering monier plain concrete roof tiles thickness. Pantiles clay pantiles are a popular styles of roof type predominant in the majority of houses in scotland and the east and southwest of england.
These are double lap tiles made originally from clay but more recently in concrete. Flat roof tiles are usually made of clay but also may be made of stone wood plastic concrete or solar cells. Made from natural clay the tiles exude character and quality that cannot be replicated. Sizes coverage weights etc.
Lower pitches are possible through the use of slate hooks. Ft depending on the style while most clay roofing tiles weigh only 600 650 pounds per square. Boral roof tiles should perform as specified if fixed in accordance. Once you know the size of your roof space and how many tiles you need the rest is straightforward.
Concrete tiles can weigh anywhere from 820 to 1 100 pounds per square 100 sq.