Leaking roof tiles
Leaking roof tiles
Hello,
I recently ordered several thousand of the traditional clay Khmer roof tiles for my house. Now, it seems that the tiles leak because the pitch of the roof is not steep enough. Anyone know an easy fix? The Khmers are telling me it can't be done............but I would like to know my options before I change roofing material.
I recently ordered several thousand of the traditional clay Khmer roof tiles for my house. Now, it seems that the tiles leak because the pitch of the roof is not steep enough. Anyone know an easy fix? The Khmers are telling me it can't be done............but I would like to know my options before I change roofing material.
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No, I think there's no easy fix, the pitch of the roof needs to be 45 degrees.
You could try looking into Sika products a lot of which are available here. Sikalastic Clearglaze looks like the best fit, but it would likely be expensive and not guaranteed to work.
You could try looking into Sika products a lot of which are available here. Sikalastic Clearglaze looks like the best fit, but it would likely be expensive and not guaranteed to work.
Guess I will have to find a buyer for them and try something else. Too bad, they are the Khmer clay tiles that have been glazed green............they look great.
Er,........what was the builder doing when this decision was made ????
He should wear that.
He should wear that.
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The builder is obviously a dick,or doesnt give a toss. He should take the responsibility. Sell them and buy the double waved,large tiles. In the UK,you can lay them on a roof at as little as 16 degrees pitch. If you do that Greg,make sure that you have a 10cm lap on each row. Underfelt is a good idea too,if you can find it. Dont bother trying a quick fix with silicone etc. It will defo not work. P.S. You will have to have the Lathes removed and re-layed for the larger tiles. A lot of work. Also,if you do that,make sure the cowboys who lay the tiles,fix every third row to the lathes.
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Personally I like these tiles:
I used them on our place. They still have that rustic ceramic look but they are interlocking so don't leak and also coated in some kind of anti-fungal coating so they own't look black and scabby in a few years time. The tiles are more expensive than the fish scales (that have been treated) but you save a lot of money as they don't use half as much steel as the fish scales.
I used them on our place. They still have that rustic ceramic look but they are interlocking so don't leak and also coated in some kind of anti-fungal coating so they own't look black and scabby in a few years time. The tiles are more expensive than the fish scales (that have been treated) but you save a lot of money as they don't use half as much steel as the fish scales.
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Aren't they the main criteria globally for becoming a builder in the first place?krisduncs wrote:The builder is obviously a dick,or doesnt give a toss.
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While yer up, couldn't make us a cup of tea could yer dalin'.krisduncs wrote:Ey Ey!!! Not me,no not me!
Churchill Builders- a name you can trust, thats why we chose it.
I love those traditional tiles in the beautiful colours. My engineer says 45 degrees is bollocks, what do you live in-a wat?
He says he has done plenty of these roofs, 30 degrees is OK but 35 degrees will be better. I have two in front of me now and with 120 centres on the battens you have 100mm cover- should be ample. A mate has lots of bungalows in Kompong Thom with these tiles and no steep pitch and it doesnt leak so I dont understand. Kobeung sraw ka ling is their name in khmer, they make a nice feature wall as well.
I love those traditional tiles in the beautiful colours. My engineer says 45 degrees is bollocks, what do you live in-a wat?
He says he has done plenty of these roofs, 30 degrees is OK but 35 degrees will be better. I have two in front of me now and with 120 centres on the battens you have 100mm cover- should be ample. A mate has lots of bungalows in Kompong Thom with these tiles and no steep pitch and it doesnt leak so I dont understand. Kobeung sraw ka ling is their name in khmer, they make a nice feature wall as well.
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Most Khmer houses don't care if it leaks or not because they have a pad below the roof in which case you can put whatever angle you like. I'm guessing Lonestar just has plasterboard so a few drips will be a big problem.
I've never built using those tiles but the roofer who did my last place said you need 45 degrees and to use the Vietnamese (more uniform) tiles to guarantee no drips or leaks.
I've never built using those tiles but the roofer who did my last place said you need 45 degrees and to use the Vietnamese (more uniform) tiles to guarantee no drips or leaks.
A few drips are a big problem on this site. I would have fibre cement ceilings, no water problems and last forever.
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