Minimum Pitch Plain Clay Roof Tiles

However there is a frequent need to find suitable roof tiles that perform well at low pitches.

Minimum pitch plain clay roof tiles.

The style of a roof tile will not dictate the pitch it can be used for as this will depend on the actual design. The international residential code irc specifies a minimum 4 12 pitch 4 inches of vertical rise for every 12 inches of horizontal run for a clay or concrete tile roof except that a pitch as low as 2 1 2 12 is allowed when two layers of underlayment are applied. Traditionally a minimum roof pitch of 20 was recommended in bs 5534 but modern tiles and slates have now been designed for applications as low as 15. Clay tiles are colorfast which means their tints improve rather than fade over time.

It is uncommon to find a roof below 15 but for those very low pitch applications there are interlocking clay pantiles available suitable for use down to 12 5. Clay pantiles 30 degrees. Ratios from that minimum up to 4 12 which are considered low pitch require double underlayment. Clay single camber plain tiles can pitch down to 30 manufacturer dependant although the vast majority available have a limit of 35.

Concrete is long lasting with a minimum lifespan of 50 years depending on climate. On some developments design limitations can arise on comparatively small areas of the roof which restrict the available roof pitch to below 35 which is the minimum pitch recommended for all plain tiles in bs en 5534. As a general rule tiles and slates will perform down to the pitches outlined below. Plain tiles 35 degrees.

Interlocking clay plain tiles 15 degrees. Natural slate 25 degrees. Guidelines for roof sections falling below a 35 pitch.