Probably because he thinks it's a bodge like me. Looks wrong too.
Clay Roof Tiles laid below Minimum Pitch
- Thread starter Amir El-Bakary
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Stick to building then, let the designers do the designing and the inspectors do the plan approving.
Btw, how does a tiled roof look wrong?
When it looks flat!
When a builder is told by a supplier that a roof tile won't be available for 6 months, what is the best option? Find a suitable alternative or use any tile he likes and try to wing it?
I'm, minded these days to look at the max roof pitch achievable and work from there. Designers often don't stipulate a tile, rather they say match existing or some such. Designers can also assume the wrong pitch or draw it in a way that works on paper but not in reality especially when the pitch is down to the knuckle with zero wriggle room. I just think your suggestion is a bodge, sorry.
It makes my teeth itch when I see a plain tile roof on a shallow pitch.
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Sometimes, it may be preferable or even required to use a tile below it's minimum pitch for various reasons. So its good to have the option rather than a less favourable alternative.
One such situation is that of the OP.
So despite the traditionalists, or those with a point of view which may be valid, or inexperienced "designers" who only have a narrow concept of their job, its always good to have the options available for when the circumstances require alternatives. That is design.
One such situation is that of the OP.
So despite the traditionalists, or those with a point of view which may be valid, or inexperienced "designers" who only have a narrow concept of their job, its always good to have the options available for when the circumstances require alternatives. That is design.
Plan drawers factor into their design a proviso that accounts for the customer buying the wrong roof tile?One such situation is that of the OP.
Massive lol. And there's me thinking you buy the roof tiles to suit the roof pitch. Old fashioned I guess.
Maybe.
But proper plan drawers work things out beforehand and specify the appropriate tile to satisfy planning criteria, the pitch of the roof, building regulations and any client requirements.
They don't just leave it to the builder to get whatever tile is on special offer down at the merchant's.
I guess that's why I've never had to fudge a roof by sticking some felt on first.
Why would anyone competent design in a problem? And then 'fix it' with a bodge?
You've obviously never worked on jobs where the roof had to be done in a specific way for specific reasons. Like conservation or listed buildings or other planning restrictions.
So best stick to your limited area of knowledge, not comment on stuff you know nothing about.
Lol listed buildings or planning policies can all be built whilst keeping within suitable manufacturers recommendations. A good designer will always be able to eliminate inappropriate construction methods at the design stage.
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Agree with Freddie - surely at the design stage you would design problems out not in? Especially when you consider that you are making the job poorer and more expensive.
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