This is offset though by the long life a tile roof will enjoy.
Pantile roof construction.
With the newer pantile clay roofing available you too can add pantile charm and beauty to your home s roof.
A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system.
Construction of pantile roofs pantiles are hung on a series of regularly spaced horizontal battens attached to the rafters.
Battens must be spaced evenly in single lap tiling so that each tile properly overlaps its neighbour in the row below.
A small projecting nib on the tile s reverse is used to hold it in position.
Look for a flat spot on the back of the tile to prevent rocking traditional pantiles tend to rock on the batten due to their shape.
Mostly used in the uk pantile roofing adds character and attraction to any roof and is highly sought after.
Concrete tile roofs are more economical with costs of 400 to 450 per square.
An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area.
Pantile roofing is an open gauge interlocking clay tile that was designed to make a natural clay roof more affordable.
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