Single Lap Interlocking Roof Tiles

They can be laid in a single lap or broken bond laying pattern which enhances the strength of the roof.

Single lap interlocking roof tiles.

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. Sides so unlike plain tiles a double lap is not required. Sandtoft lindum concrete tile interlocking tiles can be smooth or granular either flat or profiled. The combined ease of use along with lower prices has seen them become one of the two main tile types installed in the uk.

Roofing with interlocking tiles. Interlocking tiles are generally larger than standard plain tiles which reduces labour intensity and costs. Most single lap tiles have a tongue and groove joint along the side edges to form a series of interlocking joints. There is a reduction in weight of the overall roof covering compared to double lap tiling but the batton size will be larger.

Pantiles are single lap tiles. Single lap interlocking tiles are possibly the quickest and easiest to lay because one the roof is battened the tiles just hook on and overlap each other most common are the concrete type but other materials shapes are available. 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.

To ensure that your roof is compliant with the new standard our fixing specification service is available. 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. 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.

A double pantile shape is quicker and easier to lay than a single pantile design. Plain tiles like slates are uniform in shape and have no side interlocks allowing water to enter the gaps between the tiles. Their weight is also substantially less than plain tiling with obvious savings in materials and roof structure costs. Typical single lap tiles include.