Roof Tile Specifications
Material
Clay, Concrete, Slate, Composite, Plastic (PVC/Polycarbonate)
Standard Sizes
Clay/Concrete: 265–340 mm long × 165–220 mm wide
Slate: 600 mm × 300 mm (varies)
Plastic: 420–450 mm long × 330–350 mm wide (modular panels)
Thickness
Clay/Concrete: 10–14 mm
Slate: 5–7 mm
Plastic: 2–4 mm
Weight
Concrete: 3.5–5.5 kg/tile
Clay: 2–4 kg/tile
Slate: 2.5–3 kg/tile
Plastic: 0.5–1 kg/tile
Types / Styles
- Flat tiles: Smooth, modern look
- Pantiles / Spanish tiles: Curved, wavy profile
- Interlocking tiles: Locks with adjacent tiles for wind resistance
- Natural slate: Thin, overlapping for heritage/premium finish
- Plastic tiles: Lightweight, interlocking or plain, slate-look or clay-look
Colours / Finishes
Red, brown, grey, black, buff;
Smooth, textured, rustic finishes;
Plastic tiles often black, grey, red, or terracotta-look
Packaging
Typically supplied in pallets or crates; 250–900 tiles per pallet depending on size and material.
Loose tiles also available.