Low Pitch Slate Roof System

Low pitch tiles are also easier to walk on than other types and there are options that also come with screws to secure them into place.

Low pitch slate roof system. Easy roof system from permavent is a slate roofing method that allows you to install a slate roof down to a 12 degree pitch the patent pending new system works with any type of slate meaning that there s no need to compromise on the colour or style of your roof. The permavent easy slate system rips up the rule book when it comes to roof pitch and slate laps. This low pitch roof tile gives the appearance of slate without the cost or the high maintenance. Conclusions of the low pitch slate roof testing.

This opens up many opportunities for slate roofs in domestic commercial and heritage properties. Cushions the slates and reduces breakage. Following the successful test results we are happy to advise specifiers and contractors that they can choose a siga natural slate roof as low as 15 degrees sheltered or moderate exposure and 17 5 degrees severe exposure if the slates are hook fixed with a 150mm lap. The ssq low pitch slate roofing system uses a combination of special width slates and hook fixing techniques and is a result of the knowledge and experience we ve accumulated during 25 years working within the slate quarrying and slate roofing industries.

Lastly the overlapping system used with low pitch tiles and slates allows some roofs to be built as low as 10. What is a low pitch roof. Low pitch solutions when considering low pitch roofs there are a number of factors that must be considered to ensure a successful installation the pitch of the roof the type of slate being used the size of the lap the size of the slate as well as the site s exposure rating. The system has been well received and we are delighted to be able to provide reference.

Common building types such as garages lean to s conservatories non traditional housing pitch felt roofs. Eliminates the angle of creep and allows slates to be laid on a roof with a pitch as low as 12 degrees. A unique patented system in the form of a strip that fits under each slate joint prevents water from creeping sideways. All these roofs have been generally fixed with an unattractive industrial looking or cement fibre roof sheet finish or a felt roof system.

Generally it is considered a roof of 20 degrees or less. Slates no longer need to be ruled out where the ridge height has been restricted due to planning considerations. Improves the ventilation of the roof through the slates when used with a breather membrane. 500mm long 100 per box 600mm long 100 per box 3mtr long 10 lengths per pack.