How Much Overhang For Roof Tiles

Here phil explains how much overhang a roof should have at the gutter.

How much overhang for roof tiles.

Clay tiles 6 15 600 1 500 concrete tiles 4 10 400 1 000. You can add 3 to 5 inches to the top. Too much overhang and the shingles could blow off in high winds. This is normally specified with the tile manufacturer and it s advisable to check how much they say a roof tile should overlap normally on a smooth faced tile the overlap is 75mm 3 and on granular or sandfaced tiles its 100mm 4 however if the roof is shallow pitched is facing a windy direction or will be prone to moss build up it may be a good idea to increase the lap by another 25mm or 1.

A shed overhang is an easy and effective way to protect your shed. Set the last batten at the ridge so that the ridge tiles will overlap the top course of tiles by at least 75mm. Looking right down the line of the guttering the gap between the end of the last roof tile and the outer edge of the guttering varies from around an inch and half to in some cases millimetres. The bottom tile or slate of the roof covering should project at least half way into the gutter the ideal distance is between half way and two thirds of the way over.

Too little can allow water to seep into rake or fascia boards. The edge of the shingles should hang over a roof between an inch and an inch and a half or between a half inch and three quarters of an inch if drip edge flashing is installed. This will keep rain away from your shed. Setting out up the roof gauge set the first batten at eaves to allow the tails of the eaves course tiles to overhang the fascia by 40 to 45mm ie.

Once up the ladder i was able to see the new guttering fascia installation done about 18 months old close up for the first time and i m worried about it. Just short of the centre of the gutter. Roof tile type cost per sq. Metal is usually installed on rafters or strip sheathing rather than the solid decking used under other materials.

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