The Bute is a thin leading edge flat interlocking tile which when laid gives the appearance of a small format tile or traditional plain tile, with the commercial benefit of a larger format tile.
| Size | Weight | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 418mm x 330mm | 4.6kg | 16mm |
Technical Information
| Headlap | Gauge |
| 125mm – 165mm 125mm – 145mm – When using Dry Verge / Vent Tiles |
293mm – 253mm |
| Minimum Pitch | Maximum Pitch |
| 17.5° | 60° |
| Cover Width | Nail Size |
| 300mm | 40mm x 3.35mm Aluminium Nails |
| Tile Clip | Batten Size |
| Natural Range Tile Clip fixed with a 65 x 3.35mm nail |
50 x 25mm for rafters not exceeding 600mm c/c |
| Covering Capacity (Tiles /m²) | Weight of Tilling (kg / m²) |
| 145mm headlap – 12.2 Tiles /m² 165mm headlap – 13.2 Tiles /m² |
145mm headlap – 56 kg / m² 165mm headlap – 61 kg / m² |
Packaging & Pallet Quantities
| Tiles Per Pallet | Weight of Pallet |
| 240 | 1104kg |
| Tiles Per Band | Weight of Band |
| 40 | 184kg |
Certification
All Russell Roof Tiles are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 490 “Concrete Roof Tiles and Fittings-Product specifications” and BS EN 491 “Concrete Roof Tiles and Fitting-Test Methods”.
More planners and developers are recognising the cost-saving benefits that can be achieved through using Bute, thanks to its extended headlap which allows for a smaller tile format appearance. Bute is unique in that it offers the versatility of concrete and the benefits of greater strength, while also providing the authentic appearance of slate, clay and stone roofs.