Single Lap Interlocking Roof Tiles

Sandtoft lindum concrete tile interlocking tiles can be smooth or granular either flat or profiled.

Single lap interlocking roof tiles.

To drain this water away safely there must be another tile below each joint. This means that at any point of the roof there is at least a. There is a reduction in weight of the overall roof covering compared to double lap tiling but the batton size will be larger. Lap is applied to the way that the plain tiles are laid on the roof to create an effective barrier to water.

Pantiles are single lap tiles. Most single lap tiles have a tongue and groove joint along the side edges to form a series of interlocking joints. Roofing with interlocking tiles. A double pantile shape is quicker and easier to lay than a single pantile design.

Typical single lap tiles include. Sides so unlike plain tiles a double lap is not required. Plain tiles like slates are uniform in shape and have no side interlocks allowing water to enter the gaps between the 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.

Interlocking tiles are generally larger than standard plain tiles which reduces labour intensity and costs. To ensure that your roof is compliant with the new standard our fixing specification service is available. However grovebury concrete interlocking tiles still retains the traditional gentle flowing lines of a classic pantile to blend easily and harmoniously into any environment. Single lap tiles should be mechanically fixed with either a clip or nail.

Their weight is also substantially less than plain tiling with obvious savings in materials and roof structure costs. They can be laid in a single lap or broken bond laying pattern which enhances the strength of the roof. This sleek modern interlocking tile has a flat smooth single lap interlocking design with a slate like appearance enhanced by a broken bond laying pattern. Working on a roof involves working at height even on a bungalow so always use scaffolding or other stable platform never use just ladders.