Gemini Roof Tiles Gauge

Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.

Gemini roof tiles gauge.

Roofing battens are nailed into the rafters or roof joists or trusses and provide support for the roof tiles or slates. Eave 90º over 55º subject to increased fixing headlap. 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. Simple to lay and single lapped.

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. 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. Tile clips 25 maximum pitch.

Headlap 190mm max. Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile. 22 5 to 29 pitch 16 6 m2 80mm min. Double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5 gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.

The batten gauge varies depending on pitch you are installing at. With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional. 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. The roofing tile that has caused a revolution interlocking twin plain tile february 2018.

Gemini roof tile technical data size overall. 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 double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5. The tiles are suitable for pitches down to 22 5º for new or re roof projects.

You can fit gemini on roof pitches as low as 25 º with confidence. 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. With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional plain tiles when laid.