Lightweight Concrete Tile Weight

Our sub six profiles and our flat lightweight 720 lbs.
Lightweight concrete tile weight. Even with all of these benefits of concrete roof tile s weight listed you may still be wondering how your house or commercial property will support the weight of the roof system. Boral has specially designed lightweight concrete using a non toxic treated polystyrene aggregate or by the use of cellular foam injection by specially trained applicators. Asphalt shingles weigh 150 400 pounds per square. Standard weight concrete roof tiles generally weigh between 9 1 2 and 12 pounds per square foot significantly more than asphalt shingles which weigh only 2 1 2 to 4 pounds per square foot.
Lightweight concrete roof tile eaglelite is our lightweight fire safe roof tile that is available in some of our most established profiles and colors. Light weight screed density. Depending on local availability special lightweight aggregates may also be included in the design for enhanced strength capability. While it s possible to install concrete tiles over asphalt shingles that technique could reduce the lifespan of the tiles by 15 to 25 and it makes for a very heavy roof.
For houses where weight is a concern many tile manufacturers offer lightweight roof tiles weighing 5 1 2 to 7 pounds per square foot. Tile weighs 575 1 100 pounds per square. Sq bel air tile 720 lbs. Roof system components offer a dynamic performing roof system that helps to protect breathes and ages with the structure for.
Profiles are a fraction of the weight of our conventional roof tiles and are perfect for re roof projects. Dektek s luxury tile decking is custom poured high strength concrete deck tiles that support more than 1 000 lbs per tile. That means concrete tile roofs can last 3 4 times as long as a temporary asphalt shingle roofs and cost 1 3 of the price at the end of the roof s life. Lightweight 1 4 lbs per sq ft 100 recyclable.
Limitations on imposed dead loads will determine the density of the lwc to be used. The concrete deck tiles are 1 thick and weigh approximately 10 5 lbs per square foot. Boral roofing concrete roof tile is beautiful and enduring and one the easiest ways to complement your lifestyle and increase the value of your home. Whether extra roofing support is needed.
Capistrano tile 570 lbs.