Roof Tiles For 17 Degree Pitch

Eco slate is an environmentally friendly man made slate alternative that can be installed on any pitched roof from 10 to 90.

Roof tiles for 17 degree pitch.

It can seem confusing working out whether to go with a low pitch roof and what this could mean in the long run. Outside of the u s a degree angle is typically used. Conclusions of the low pitch slate roof testing. Manufactured from 100 recycled materials eco slate is available in grey and old world red.

Generally 17 5 and below is considered a low pitch roof. This has led to a rise in low pitch roofing to accommodate these changes. Granular coated tiles are only suitable for pitches above 17 5. Popular applications include extensions where windows or planning restrictions prevent the use of standard roof tiles.

Down to 22 5 degree pitches smooth with a headlap of 75mm down to 17 5 degree pitches smooth with a headlap of 100mm. The following roof tiles can be used on roofs with a pitch of no less than 15. Divide the first part of the ratio by 12 to work out the pitch. Browse our range of low pitched roof tiles and slates that can be used at a maximum pitch of 15 degrees.

Concrete tiles and slates for low roof pitches edgemere interlocking slate is a large format concrete roof covering with a thin leading edge for a slate like appearance. This low pitch roof tile gives the appearance of slate without the cost or the high maintenance. Marley mendip this tile can be laid to a minimum of 15 provided that the headlap is 100mm and you choose a smooth finish tile. For instance a 7 12 roof pitch means that the roof rises 7 inches for every 12 horizontal inches.

However this can vary depending on the manufacturer architect and installation company. What degree angle is a 12 12 pitch roof. Following the successful test results we are happy to advise specifiers and contractors that they can choose a siga natural slate roof as low as 15 degrees sheltered or moderate exposure and 17 5 degrees severe exposure if the slates are hook fixed with a 150mm lap. All of our products are offered competitive prices.

Find the inverse tangent of the pitch to find the angle in degrees. Low pitch roof slates. To convert between american roofing ratios and pitch degrees follow these steps. A 12 12 pitch roof has a pitch angle of 45.

Low pitch roof tiles are thought of as those that are suitable for laying on roofs at 20 degrees or less.