Harris Hip Roof Tiles

C ompiled by chris thomas the tiled roofing consultancy 2 ridlands grove limpsfield chart oxted surrey rh8 0st tel 01883 724774.

Harris hip roof tiles. The same tiles are used on the ridge line which i ll get to later. Certification all russell roof tiles concrete fittings are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of bs en 490 concrete roof tiles and. Every hip tile must be nail fixed. The russell 135 arris hip tile is a concrete plain tile fitting which is suitable for use on the hip of a plain tile roof.

The russell 90 arris hip tile is a concrete plain tile fitting which is suitable for use on the hip of a plain tile roof they are available in a range of colours to suit russell s traditional plain tiles blends and heritage plain tiles. Arris hip tiles fit on the hips angles of roofs they are curved rather than curved curved hips are called bonnet tiles. This is simply a roof where the two sides meet at an angle as showin in the picture above. We supply both new and reclaimed arris hip tile fittings including tile and a half arris tiles.

Every hip tile must be mortar bedded either along the leading edge with bonnet hip tiles or back bedded with arris hip tiles. The point at which the two sides meet is called a hip. Some roofs have hips some don t. While replicating the high aesthetic of clay concrete or slate in a tile guaranteed to last.

Cawardens range of arris hips come in a variety of colours styles and materials. They are available in a range of colours to suit russell s traditional plain tiles blends and heritage plain tiles. All russell roof tiles concrete fittings are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of bs en 490 concrete roof tiles and. This article describes the special connection methods used seal or close the ridge hip and rake sections of clay tile roofs.

Drawing on its extensive experience in lightweight metal tiles bmi is setting new standards with the introduction of aerodek. A roofing solution built for the future aerodek is faster safer stronger and lighter than traditional roof coverings. My apprentice bedding concrete 1 3 round hip tiles.