Replace concrete plain tiles with clay?

[nomisr]

Hi,

I'm thinking about replacing the tiles on the roof of a detached bungalow as part of major building works which will see the roof extended. The bungalow was built in 1971 and the existing concrete plain tiles have a gritty finish which moss loves to grow on. A neighbour with the same tiles of similar vintage has had his roof cleaned, but to be honest I don't think it looks very smart at all.

I'd rather use clay tiles, and Hawkins clay plain tile in blue smooth are almost the same size as what's already there (265 x 165 compared to 275 x 167).

http://www.marleyeternit.co.uk/Roofing/Clay-Tiles/Hawkins-Clay-Plain-Tile.aspx

I've weighed an existing tile and these clay tiles are actually 9kg/m2 lighter, so the existing trusses and battens should be fine. The slightly reduced headlap (if I don't change the battens) shouldn't be a problem either as the roof pitch is almost 45 degrees.

I'll need to bring the insulation up to meet Part L, but I'm OK with that.

Can anyone think of a reason not to go ahead with clay tiles?

Cheers,
Nomis

 

[noseall]

None, go for it. A man with style and deep pockets.

Plain clay tile roofs look the biz.
Expect a slightly more irregular seating of the clays than the conc's, though this will not detract from the overall 'positive' aesthetics.

 

[tony1851]

+1.
You are fortunate in being able to re-do it in clay tile.
I re-roofed ours some years ago in smooth concrete plain tile - it looks OK(ish) from a distance but I'd sooner have done it in clay any day.............

 

[willismp]

We just did the same on an extension, we used reclaimed tiles, looks 100% better, cost a few thousand but glad I did it