Roofing tiles are used to cover sloping roofs.

Supported on wooden reapers or light gauge steel

or steed rods are also used.

Normally these tiles are having curved surface

having ribbed sections, so that with thin section

they are sufficiently strong to resist the load.

Some times flat tiles are used under

curved/ribbed tiles.

1. They should not absorb moisture more than

20 per cent by weight.
2. They should give pleasing look.
3. They should be capable of taking load of a
man safely, after they are supported on
reapers.
4. They should be durable.
5. They should be uniform in shape and size.
6. warpage should not exceed 2% along the
edges and 1.5% along the diagonal.

Type of building
Type of framework
Initial cost
Maintenance requirements
Fabrication facilities
Appearance and special features of locality
Availability of material
Climate of locality

 SLATE ROOFING TILES

ALLHABAD TILES
BURNT CLAY TILES

CONCRETE TILES

SLATES
ROOFING

 Extremely low water absorption index,

less than 0.4%, which makes its resistant
to frost damage.

Consists of bituminous slates called

eternit (generic term for fiber cement).

Available in three colours-grey,black and

red.

SIZE- 12x6, 6mm thickness

COST- 25-30/Sq.ft

Slates roofs tiles are usually

fixed either with nails or
with hooks.

Fixing is typically with

double nails onto timber
battens or nailed direclty
onto timbersarking boards.
nails are made up of alloy
and stainless steel.

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LAYING
Laid such that each slate
overlaps a slate in the next
course below it.

Two holes are made from

the bed of the slab at the

centre or head so

Slates are fixed to battens

by copper or zinc nails.

The spacing of battens

i.e,gauge is determined as
gauge=(length of slatelap)/2

A layer of felt is used

below slate to exclude rain
water and moisture.

Battens

SLATES
OVERLAP

ALLAHABAD
TILES

 Allahabad tiles are generally laid side by side and the joints are
covered with half round tiles.

It consists of flat broad bottom undertile that alternate with

convex curved overtile.

Unfertile is flat,tapered,with flanges at the side.

The overtile is half round and tapered in plan with diameter
tapering from 16 cm at tail to 12 cm at the head.

The taper in the overtile allow the tile in next course to fit in.
Vertical battens of size 2.2cmx7.5cm are fixed between sides
of adjacent undertiles and to these half round overtiles.

Overtiles are fixed to vertical battens with 75 mm nails.

Cost- 55-145 Sq.ft

BURNT CLAY TILES

Clay roofing tile is a good choice for homes with a

southwestern, Italian, or Spanish Mission design, or
even for homes with a modern, clean look.

Tile lasts a long time

Burnt clay tile roofs are only used for sloping roofs
between about 20 and 50 inclination of rafter.

Clay tiles are heavy, requiring a strong substructure

and closely spaced battens.

SIZES- 2x6
3x 8(Max)

COST-45-65/ sq.ft

ADVANTAGE
Tile won't rot or burn, and it
can't be harmed by insects.

The color of a clay tile is not

affected by exposure to the
elements, it can easily last for
100of years.

DISADVANTAGE

A major problem of clay tiles is the

immense loss due to cracking and
breakage.

Clay tile production is a traditional

village craft in many regions, but
uniform shapes and qualities are
difficult to achieve.

Special properties- Durable, waterproof

cladding for sloped roofs

Economical aspects -Low to medium costs

Resistance to earthquake- Low

Resistance to hurricane- Medium to good

Resistance to rain- Very good

Resistance to insects -Very good

Climatic suitability- All climates, but most

common in humid areas

Burnt clay tiles requires

inspections at least twice a year
so as to last for further years.
They often develop cracks with
years.
A cracked tile needs to be
replaced or repaired in place.
Mix up a small amount of mortar
and carefully fill in the crack. Be
sure to wet the tile with plenty of
water to help the mortar set up
properly.

Tiles will be slippery when wet

CONCRETE
TILES

Plain tiles, pantiles, Roman

tiles, interlocking tiles, and
ridge, hip and valley tiles are
made of this material.

pantiles

The mixture is composed of

normal Portland cement and
clean well-graded sand.

ridge

The body treated with mineral

granules which have been
coated with color.

Roman tiles

Durability estimates range from 30 to 50

years.

Weigh between 9 1/2 and 12 pounds(1

pound =.45 gram) per square foot.

Size is 265mm by 165 mm and 12mm thick.

Require low maintenance

Offer good fire protection and are

resistant to rot and insects.

COST-

INR 150 to INR 300/ Sq.ft

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