Gemini Roof Tiles 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 tiles gauge.

This innovative product assists in. Gemini are strong lightweight roof tiles which are designed to replicate the aesthetics of plain tiles. Double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5 gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design. Roofing battens are nailed into the rafters or roof joists or trusses and provide support for the roof tiles or slates.

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 roofing tile that has caused a revolution interlocking twin plain tile february 2018. 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.

The batten gauge varies depending on pitch you are installing at. Headlap 190mm max. Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design. 22 5 to 29 pitch 16 6 m2 80mm min.

Tile clips 25 maximum pitch. 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 roof tile technical data size overall. Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile.

The tiles are suitable for pitches down to 22 5º for new or re roof projects. Gemini double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5. Simple to lay and single lapped. 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.

With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional. Eave 90º over 55º subject to increased fixing headlap. 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.