Tiled roof installation planned for Stockton-on-Tees properties

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Choose tiles that suit the roof beneath

Tiles shape much of a property's appearance, but profile and colour are only part of the decision. The roof pitch, exposure and supporting structure affect which products are suitable. Weight matters, as does the way each tile locks, overlaps and fixes. We consider these points before setting the roof out. Beneath the tiles, underlay and battens form an organised base, with the tile gauge controlling course spacing. A properly planned layout supports straight lines and balanced margins, avoiding the squeezed final course that gives a rushed roof away from the pavement.

Neat courses with sound weatherproof details

We prepare the build-up, set the battens and lay the tiles to the required gauge. Fixings secure the covering according to its layout, while ridges and verges close the top and outer edges. Valleys direct water between adjoining slopes. Flashings seal junctions around walls, chimneys and penetrations, where the tiled surface meets something different. We also look at how the chosen profile and colour relate to the rest of the building. That helps the completed roof protect the property without looking as if it arrived from another house.

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