Gemini Roof Tile Gauge

Forticrete s double lap tiles hardrow and concrete plain tiles require every tile to be twice nailed but also have internal and external angles for the corners.

Gemini roof tile gauge.

Gemini double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5. 3 cut the underlay 20mm beyond. 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. Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.

2 masonry render and or cladding should be completed prior to the installation of the roof tiles and the mechanically fixed verge units. The correct batten spacing is necessary because it corresponds to the gauge and head lap of the roof covering being installed. You can fit gemini on roof pitches as low as 25 º with confidence. This innovative product assists in.

Simple to lay and single lapped. Standard tile positioning of first batten. Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile. This means these concrete roof tiles are designed and manufactured while keeping carbon dioxide emissions to a minimum making them more eco friendly.

Forticrete manufactures gemini interlocking concrete roof tiles for a tight interlock and a fantastic aesthetic appeal. Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design. With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional plain tiles when laid. 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.

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. How to tile a roof if you would prefer to read how to tile a roof and see more help please visit this link unless you found this video via my website. 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. These tiles form part of forticrete s ecotile range.

Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile. With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional plain tiles when laid. Gemini roof tile technical data size overall. Tile clips 25 maximum pitch.