Clay Roofing Tiles : TBF Type

Its Romane unique interlocking system with double side and head interlock, provide perfect waterproofness, proven over decades, evenunder severe tropical weather conditions.

The Romane shape, with its smooth undulation is particularly elegant. There choices of texture treatments are available, from the sophisticated natural tones to the elegant satin or glazed colours.

The Romane is born from natural clay : reputed for its superior durability, clay provides long term beauty. It will never fade under heavy sunshine and its thermal insulation makes it ideal under intense heat.

Features
French technology. Dry fixing fittings for ridge and hips. Silicon treated for fungus growth resistance. proven profile over many decades. Full range of accessories.

^{Characteristics}		The Romane from TBF roof tile
Pieces per m²	13
Average gauge	365 mm
Effective width	210 mm
Weight per piece	3,5 kg
Weight per m²	45 kg
Battens per m²	2,74 m
Length	430 mm
Width	290 mm
Type :	double side and head interlock
Minimum pitch	13^o ~ 27^o

depending on location and wind speed (see correspondences chart below).

Correspondences between % pitch angle and slope dimension
degree (c)	Pitch in metre (a)	% (m.p.m.)	Length in metre (b)
27^{^o}	0.51	51 %	1.122
26^{^o} 30	0.50	50 %	1.118
24^{^o} 15	0.45	45 %	1.096
21^{^o} 45	0.40	40 %	1.077
19^{^o}	0.35	35 %	1.059
16^{^o} 45	0.30	30 %	1.044
14^{^o}	0.25	25 %	1.030
13^{^o}	0.23	23 %	1.026

Estimation of tiles quantities required for a job
Average gauge lenght (vertical)	Average gauge width (horizont.)	Number of tiles per m.		Number of metres of battens / sqm.
		vertical	horizont.
365 mm	210 mm	2,74	4,76	2,74