Minimum Pitch Clay Tile Roof

Clay and concrete tile requires a minimum roof pitch of 2 1 2 12 or greater.

Minimum pitch clay tile roof.

Mineral surfaced roll roofing requires a minimum roof pitch of 1 12 or greater. Ratios from that minimum up to 4 12 which are considered low pitch require double underlayment. Concrete is long lasting with a minimum lifespan of 50 years depending on climate. What are the minimum pitches for clay or concrete tiles.

Clay pantiles 30 degrees. Natural slate 25 degrees. Plain tiles 35 degrees. Our melodie interlocking clay pantile can be used in roof pitches as low as a 12 5 our wessex and mendip concrete roof tiles can be used down to a minimum 15 pitch.

What is the minimum slope for a clay or concrete tile roof. And our brand new mendip 12 5 can be used at an even lower pitch of 12 5 restrictions on rafter length may apply further information all our low pitch options come complete with matching fittings and accessories for ease of installation and additional protection. As a general rule tiles and slates will perform down to the pitches outlined below. However there is a frequent need to find suitable roof tiles that perform well at low pitches.

Interlocking clay plain tiles 15 degrees. Anything lower than this angle is rare and although there are specific products that can go lower 15 is the most common minimum angle for clay tiles. Clay tiles are colorfast which means their tints improve rather than fade over time. The irc recommends a minimum pitch of 2 5 12 for these materials.

Particularly for first floor extensions.