How To Tile A Low Pitch Roof

To calculate roof pitch take the lowest point of the roof and measure the amount of rise for every 12 inches of horizontal movement toward the highest point.

How to tile a low pitch roof.

A low pitched roof is easier to put up and maintain but may show very little of its material at ground level. Conventional roofs are the easiest to construct and you can walk on them safely. For example a roof that rises 3 inches for every 12 inches has a pitch of 3 12. Clay or cement tiles can be used on a wide range of roof pitches.

For pitches of 2 5 12 up to 4 12 the roof requires double underlayment. They can also be used on low pitched roofs such as the sandtoft 20 20 tile which is a highly popular clay option that can be installed on pitches of 15. 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. Granular coated tiles are only suitable for pitches above 17 5.

4 12 to 20 12 pitches. This roof has a positive 4 12 roof pitch. Ensure you use good quality materials and tiles with a uniform shape to reduce the risk of problems with water draining. They have a pitch ranging from 4 12 to 9 12.

These roofs have a pitch less than 4 12. The following roof tiles can be used on roofs with a pitch of no less than 15. Manufactured from 100 recycled materials eco slate is available in grey and old world red. All of our products are offered competitive prices.

Low pitch roof slates. This low pitch roof tile gives the appearance of slate without the cost or the high maintenance. With a low pitch roof you may find debris and dirt build which can look unsightly and potentially damage the roof and building structure over time if not removed. Where the minimum pitch for clay pantiles used to be 30 tiles like the redland cathedral pantile can be pitched as low as 22 5.

Browse our range of low pitched roof tiles and slates that can be used at a maximum pitch of 15 degrees. 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. Eco slate is an environmentally friendly man made slate alternative that can be installed on any pitched roof from 10 to 90. Debris can build up on the tiles.

Low pitched roofs are generally difficult to maintain and you need special materials to prevent leaks.