Forticrete manufactures gemini interlocking concrete roof tiles for a tight interlock and a fantastic aesthetic appeal.
Gemini roof tile gauge.
Simple to lay and single lapped.
Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.
This means these concrete roof tiles are designed and manufactured while keeping carbon dioxide emissions to a minimum making them more eco friendly.
With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional plain tiles when laid.
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.
Gemini roof tile technical data size overall.
These tiles form part of forticrete s ecotile range.
Eave 90º over 55º subject to increased fixing headlap.
This innovative product assists in.
This is important because the correct gauge and head lap has a direct influence on a tile s ability to withstand the ingress of rainwater through capillary ensuring that the roof remains watertight.
3 cut the underlay 20mm beyond.
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With its double cambered design this interlocking concrete tile gives the appearance of traditional plain tiles when laid.
Standard tile positioning of first batten.
You can fit gemini on roof pitches as low as 25 º with confidence.
Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile.
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.
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.
2 masonry render and or cladding should be completed prior to the installation of the roof tiles and the mechanically fixed verge units.
Tile clips 25 maximum pitch.
Gemini is a true innovation in roof tile design.
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 correct batten spacing is necessary because it corresponds to the gauge and head lap of the roof covering being installed.
Because of gemini s design fewer tiles are required to cover the same area as a conventional double lapped plain tile.
