Pitch Roof Coverings (Introduction)
Pitch Roof coverings
A pitch roof is a roof with a slope of ten degrees or more. Skyline Roofing Company undertake pitch roofing work with both natural slates and man made tiles.
Natural slates
- Traditional slates.
- Welsh slates.
- Yorkshire grey stone slates.
- Cedar shingles.
Man made tiles
- Metal tiles.
- Clay roof tiles.
- Concrete roof tiles.
- Fibre cement.
Man made tiles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. The customer can choose what they want.
Procedure for covering a pitch roof
We securely fasten these in place according to British Standards and the manufacturer's guidelines:
- Remove the existing roof covering (unless it's a new build).
- Inspect the structural roof timbers for rot and erosion.
- Introduce ventilation with a vented system in the form of a breathable felt membrane.
- Battening out with the appropriate timber battens.
- Covering the roof with the chosen roof covering.
- Install either lead or fibreglass waterproofing for any breaks in the roof, such as chimney stacks or dormer windows.
- Mechanically fix ridge tiles to form a dry ridge system.
Pitch roofings come with a fifteen year guarantee.