Slating A Low Pitch Roof

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Slating a low pitch roof. Slates no longer need to be ruled out where the ridge height has been restricted due to planning considerations. The patented easy slate system provides a unique solution enabling slates to be installed on any roof with a pitch as low as 12. 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. Economically priced and available in either blue or black it can be pitched at 15.

500mm long 100 per box 600mm long 100 per box 3mtr long 10 lengths per pack. This low pitch roof tile gives the appearance of slate without the cost or the high maintenance. Easy slate vastly improves the performance of the slates enabling roof pitches as low as 12 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.

What are the challenges of a low pitch roof. Roofs on victorian era houses were often sharply angled with a steep pitch. Visually this roof appears flat. A unique patented system in the form of a strip that fits under each slate joint prevents water from creeping sideways.

Many problems that arise from the installation of a low pitch roof derive from poor installation or lack of maintenance. Think of a classic addams family haunted house with its soaring peaks and you have a. The permavent easy slate system rips up the rule book when it comes to roof pitch and slate laps. Browse our range of low pitched roof tiles and slates that can be used at a maximum pitch of 15 degrees.

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. The marley thrutone slate is a perfect example of a low roof pitch option. Low pitch roof slates eco slate is an environmentally friendly man made slate alternative that can be installed on any pitched roof from 10 to 90. Cushions the slates and reduces breakage.

The system has been well received and we are delighted to be able to provide reference. Improves the ventilation of the roof through the slates when used with a breather membrane. Conclusions of the low pitch slate roof testing. This opens up many opportunities for slate roofs in domestic commercial and heritage properties.

Eliminates the angle of creep and allows slates to be laid on a roof with a pitch as low as 12 degrees.