Roof Tiles For 15 Degree Pitch

Low pitch roof slates.

Roof tiles for 15 degree pitch.

To convert between american roofing ratios and pitch degrees follow these steps. 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. Popular applications include extensions where windows or planning restrictions prevent the use of standard roof tiles.

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. Minimum roof pitch is the lowest angle at which a roof can be designed so the roof covering remains watertight. This low pitch roof tile gives the appearance of slate without the cost or the high maintenance. Down to 22 5 degree pitches smooth with a headlap of 75mm.

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. 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. Manufactured from 100 recycled materials eco slate is available in grey and old world red. Find the inverse tangent of the pitch to find the angle in degrees.

The roof pitch calculator is a convenient online tool you can use to quickly assess the pitch of your roof to determine the length of rafters you need. After finding out your roof pitch angles you can use the calculator to perform the calculations for you instead of doing them manually. The following roof tiles can be used on roofs with a pitch of no less than 15. What degree angle is a 12 12 pitch roof.

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. All of our products are offered competitive prices. Down to 17 5 degree pitches smooth with a headlap of 100mm. 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.

Low pitch roof tiles are thought of as those that are suitable for laying on roofs at 20 degrees or less. What does minimum roof pitch mean. A 12 12 pitch roof has a pitch angle of 45. Eco slate is an environmentally friendly man made slate alternative that can be installed on any pitched roof from 10 to 90.