How do Thatch Tiles work?
Thatch tiles come in lots of different shapes to cover your roof. They also come in a variety of styles.
Different types of Tile
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Standard tile
These make up the majority of the thatched surface.
Dimensions: 32″ x 18 ” x 1″ (800 mm x 450 mm x 25 mm)
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Heavy tile
These are used at the top of a conical roof on the layer below the top cone.
Dimensions: 32″ x 18 ” x 1″ (800 mm x 450 mm x 25 mm)
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Corner tiles
Use these to cover hips or corners in your structure
Dimensions: 16″ x 18 ” x 1″ (400 mm x 450 mm x 25 mm)
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Ridge tiles
Like a conventional ridge tile these join both sides of the roof at the top.
Dimensions: 32″ x 18 ” x 2″ (812mm x 457 mm x 50mm)
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End Cone
These are used on the end of the ridge of a lozenge shaped roof structure
Dimensions: 32″ x 18 ” x 2″ (812mm x 457 mm x 50mm)
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Top cone
These are used to finish the top of any cone shaped roof structure.
Diameter 850mm
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Apply tiles in layers from the bottom of the roof in 30 cm (12″) steps up.
The bottom layer or ‘eve’ of the thatch is made up of Standard Cape Reed Tiles. Each layer going up the roof is also made up of Standard Cape Reed Tiles until you reach the top layer. For the top layer use 2 Heavy Cape Reed Tiles. These are designed to fan out whilst retaining a defined bottom edge (Please note: Heavy tiles are no thicker than the standard tiles and will look no different) At the peak, or ridge of the thatch is the Top Cone, or Ridge Tile and End Cap, dependent on the shape of your roof.
If your roof is square, or has very pronounced hips, you will need Cape Reed Corner Tiles these get you around a 90-degree corners. When calculating your needs, these take the place of 1/3 of a tile from your overall square meterage.
Allow approx. 3.5 tiles per m square (10′ square).
If you would like us to work out how many you require please fill in the form below, and we can estimate it on your behalf. Please measure your roof accurately otherwise your quote will be inaccurate. Please attach a couple of images or send them separately with your name and address so that we can link the images with your form.
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