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Clay Plain Tiles
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Clay Plain Tiles

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Introduction to Clay Plain Tiles:
Clay plain tiles have been a staple roofing material in Britain for over 800 years, especially in the South East and Midlands. Marley Eternit is a prominent manufacturer, providing a variety of tiles that cater to both aesthetic and performance needs for new constructions and refurbishments.
Product Range:
The document describes different types of clay plain tiles, such as Acme single and double camber, Hawkins, and Ashdowne tiles. Each type offers distinct features, including various colors, textures, and technical specifications to meet diverse roofing requirements.
Technical Specifications:
Each tile type includes specific technical data like size, pitch range, headlap, gauge, covering capacity, weight, and batten requirements. For instance, Acme single camber tiles have a minimum pitch of 30° and a covering capacity of 60 tiles/m² at a 100mm gauge.
Environmental Credentials:
Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles are environmentally friendly, achieving an A+ rating in the BRE Green Guide to Specification. They are crafted from high-quality Etruria Marl, known for its strength and durability.
Ventilation and Dry Fix Systems:
The document outlines various ventilation and dry fix systems compatible with clay plain tiles, such as eaves vent systems and ridge ventilators, ensuring proper roof ventilation and compliance with building regulations.
Fittings and Accessories:
A variety of fittings and accessories are available, including feature tiles in different colors and shapes, and ridge, hip, and valley components. These are designed to complement the clay plain tiles and enhance the overall roofing design.
Design Details:
The document provides guidance on design details, highlighting the versatility and aesthetic appeal of clay plain tiles in creating unique and durable roofscapes.
Overview:
The document offers detailed technical specifications and guidelines for installing and using various clay plain tiles and associated roofing components. It includes information on different types of ridges, hips, valleys, and tile fittings, along with their suitable pitches and angles.
Specifications:
The document lists various roofing components such as Arris hip, Granny bonnet hip, Semi-bonnet hip, Valley, Half round ridge, and others, specifying their pitch ranges and angles. It emphasizes that all fittings can be used with all Clay Plain Tiles but should not be used on a rafter pitch below 35° with Acme double camber and Ashdowne clay plain tiles.
Procedures:
Detailed installation procedures are provided for different roofing components, including the use of underlay, battens, and specific nailing techniques. The document also outlines the use of mortar bedding and lead flashings for secure and weatherproof installations.
Standards and Recommendations:
The document references British Standards (BS 5534) for mortar bedding and tensile board strength. It also provides guidelines for ventilation systems, ensuring proper airflow and preventing moisture buildup.
Design Details:
The document includes CAD details for various roofing configurations, such as RidgeFast dry ridge system, HipFast dry hip system, and vertical tiling with plain tiles. It provides guidance on using counter-battens, lead flashings, and soakers for effective weatherproofing.
Additional Information:
The document mentions the availability of technical support and advisory services from Marley Eternit, including bespoke fixing specifications and material estimates. It also highlights the availability of training courses and customer services for further assistance.
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Clay plain tiles have been used to cover roofs in Britain for around eight hundred years, becoming dominant in the nineteenth century. Clay heritage They form much of the character of the Clay tiles are popular as a roof covering roofs seen in the South East of England because of their extreme versatility; almost and the Midlands, where the largest any detail can be reliably formed by a skilled deposits of suitable clay are located. craftsman using a good plain tile. Acme single camber 12-15 Acme double camber 16-19 Ashdowne 20 Clay interlocking tiles Clay plain tiles Front cover image: Acme...

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Ashdowne Aylesham Marley Eternit is the UK’s leading manufacturer of clay plain tiles and fittings, which are ideal for roofing or vertical hanging on both new and refurbishment projects. Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles have excellent environmental credentials and can achieve an A+ rating* in the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) Green Guide to Specification. Clay innovation Our extensive range contains colour, texture and camber options which meet the aesthetic and performance demands of all types of roofing applications, with dry fix and ventilation systems allowing rapid, weathertight...

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single camber Acme single camber Red Sandfaced 4 Clay plain tiles The Acme single camber clay plain tile allows the Combined with a comprehensive range of fittings and creation of contemporary low pitch roof designs accessories allows far-reaching design scope, always with the warmth and character of clay. underpinned by the natural and ever-improving This affordable option is ideal for social housing projects and also suited to refurbishment and new build projects alike. beauty of a natural clay tile roof. + Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles have excellent environmental credentials and can achieve...

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Clay plain tiles 5 Acme single camber Red Smooth Acme single camber Grey Sandfaced

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Acme single camber Century Farmhouse Brown Sandfaced ‡ (F) single camber Key (F) Fine Sanded finish (S) Smooth finish Clay plain tiles Technical data Size of tile Minimum pitch* Maximum pitch Maximum gauge Cover width 60 tiles/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 53 tiles/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Weight of tiling (approx.) For roof pitches down to 30° Minimum headlap 10.0 lin.m/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 8.7 lin.m/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Batten size recommended 38 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 600mm centres (fixed to BS 5534) Tile nails * The minimum recommended pitch and lap may be influenced...

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Acme single camber Red Smooth More information and samples www.marleyeternit.co.uk/samples Fittings pages Feature tiles Available in a range of colours and shapes. For advice on the use of feature tiles in main roof areas, contact the Technical Advisory Service. † Made to order (subject to minimum order quantities) Clay plain tiles

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Hawkins Fired Sienna Hawkins Dark Heather The name ‘Hawkins’ carries with it a heritage of Fired Sienna finish 150 years manufacture and installation. Irregularities and imperfections in this new Its unique range of five affordable colours have surface finish achieve the appearance of a been specially designed to match the prevailing weathered reclaimed tile with all the benefits roof colours throughout the Midlands and the range of a precision-engineered clay tile. is specified widely for private housing within the area. + Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles have excellent environmental credentials...

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Clay plain tiles 9 Hawkins Fired Sienna

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Hawkins Staffordshire Mixture Key (F) Fine Sanded finish (S) Smooth finish Technical data More information and samples Size of tile Minimum pitch* Maximum pitch Minimum headlap Maximum gauge Cover width 60 tiles/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 53 tiles/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Weight of tiling (approx.) 10.0 lin.m/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 8.7 lin.m/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Batten size recommended 38 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 600mm centres (fixed to BS 5534) Tile nails For roof pitches down to 30° Clay plain tiles * The minimum recommended pitch and lap may be influenced by special...

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Clay plain tiles 11 Hawkins Staffordshire Blue

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Acme double camber Antique double camber Acme double camber Dark Brindle 12 Clay plain tiles Acme double camber clay plain tiles have both + Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles have excellent a longitudinal and latitudinal camber able to create environmental credentials and can achieve an + highly textured roofscapes with accentuated light A rating* in the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) Green Guide to Specification. The tiles’ distinctive colour range (including brindle colours) adds character to buildings of every sector. Double camber tile * based on generic rating for UK produced clay...

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Clay plain tiles 13 Acme double camber Smooth Brindle

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14 Clay plain tiles double camber Acme double camber Smooth Brindle Acme double camber Antique

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More information and samples www.marleyeternit.co.uk/samples Fittings pages Feature tiles Available in a range of colours and shapes. For advice on the use of feature tiles in main roof areas, contact the Technical Advisory Service. Antique ‡ (S) † Made to order (subject to minimum order quantities) Key (F) Fine Sanded finish (S) Smooth finish Minimum pitch* Maximum pitch Minimum headlap Maximum gauge Cover width 60 tiles/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 53 tiles/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Weight of tiling (approx.) 10.0 lin.m/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 8.7 lin.m/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Batten size...

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Ashdowne Ashurst Ashdowne handcrafted clay plain tiles offer a warm, + Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles have excellent mellow appearance, with a granular texture and slight random irregularities that make each tile unique. These unique, traditional tiles – complemented by environmental credentials and can achieve an + A rating* in the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) Green Guide to Specification. traditional roofing skills – are the perfect choice for bringing character and warmth to both refubishment and new build projects. * based on generic rating for UK produced clay plain tiles -...

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