The *Planum Concrete Flat Tile

The Planum Concrete flat tiles work extremely well with both modern and traditional architecture and are available in six different colours and a wide range of fittings.

Specification

Length ~ 420 mm.
Width ~ 332 mm.
Gauge ~ 310mm to 340 mm.
Covering Width ~ 300 mm ± 2.0 mm.
*Minimum roof pitch ~ 15º
Number of tiles per m² ~ 9.8
Weight per tile ~ 5kg.
Weight per m2 (min.) ~ 50kg

For further details on Low Pitched Roofing Advice please download the PDF below.

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The *Planum Concrete Flat Tile

The Planum Concrete tile sets a new standard for flat tiles which everyone from Architects to Roofers and especially property owners will appreciate. Technically it is state of the art, it has an ultra smooth flat finish and clean ‘pore free’ edges to make the finished roof look superb. With a covering capacity of just 9.8 tiles per square metre it makes the Planum Concrete flat tile the perfect choice for a very economical and attractive roof.

Superior quality interlocking flat tile
Ultra Smooth Flat finish
Eco friendly Top One finish
Clean, Smooth ‘Pore Free’ Edges
Economical – Only 9.8 tiles per m2
Range of colours and quality fittings
Faster, easy and secure installation

Low Pitch Roof Specification 17˚- 15˚

Lay Planum tiles broken bond.
Headlap minimum 110mm.
Use appropriate air and vapour permeable underlay, which does not require secondary roof ventilation.
Lay the roof underlay to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Maximum rafter length 7.5m.
All tiles are to be clipped with Crest purpose-made tile clips, reference 409/202. Do not nail the tiles at 17˚ and below.
Roof perimeters including, abutments and around roof windows must be securely fixed to BS 5534.

Planum Concrete tiles should be fixed broken bonded and in accordance with the latest manufacturers' recommendations and to BS 5534: British Standard Code of Practice for slating and tiling and BS 8000: Part 6 British Standard Code of Practice for workmanship.

*As per European trademark Nr.7287956, filed on 2nd October 2008, the Trademark PLANUM belongs to La Escandella. It is Dachziegelwerke Nelskamp as authorized licensee of the owner allowed to use the mark PLANUM for its concrete product.