Gemini Roof Tiles Gauge

Gemini roof tile technical data size overall.

Gemini roof tiles gauge.

Leading innovators in the design and production of concrete and slate roof tile walling stone forticrete s walling stone products allow you to recreate the appeal of natural stone walling with confidence. 270 x 337mm three quarter from outside of fascia to top of batten 270 x 260mm tile and a half tile nail 270 x 495mm minimum pitch. 22 5 to 29 pitch 16 6 m2 80mm min. The tiles are suitable for pitches down to 22 5º for new or re roof projects.

The batten gauge varies depending on pitch you are installing at. Roofing battens are nailed into the rafters or roof joists or trusses and provide support for the roof tiles or slates. Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile. The roofing tile that has caused a revolution interlocking twin plain tile february 2018.

You can fit gemini on roof pitches as low as 25 º with confidence. Headlap 190mm max. Gemini double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5. Forticrete s single lap tiles need to be gemini minislate senator and v2 will need to be screwed and clipped and the corners will need to be mitred with a lead detail.

Tile clips 25 maximum pitch. Standard tile positioning of first batten. This innovative interlocking tile is 270mm x 330mm overall with a central groove to give the appearance of two plain tiles when laid side by side. Simple to lay and single lapped.

Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design. This innovative product assists in. Eave 90º over 55º subject to increased fixing headlap. With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional.

Only 16 3 tiles per m2 60 for plain tiles 20 fixing labour savings in comparison to plain tiles 30 reduction in weight 42 timber savings on roof battens 6 timber savings on roof trusses lays to lower pitches 22 5 plain tiles 35. The updated bs 5334 code of practice for slating and tiling specifies a number of batten sizes based upon the span of the rafters and the product being used. Double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5 gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.