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Gemini roof tiles gauge.
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.
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 batten gauge varies depending on pitch you are installing at.
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.
With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional plain tiles when laid.
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.
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.
Double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5 gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.
The tiles are suitable for pitches down to 22 5º for new or re roof projects.
Simple to lay and single lapped.
Gemini roof tile technical data size overall.
Roofing battens are nailed into the rafters or roof joists or trusses and provide support for the roof tiles or slates.
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.
Gemini double cambered plain tile appeal at pitches down to 22 5.
With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional.
Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.
Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile.
Eave 90º over 55º subject to increased fixing headlap.
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.
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.
Tile clips 25 maximum pitch.
Gemini are strong lightweight roof tiles which are designed to replicate the aesthetics of plain tiles.
