Self Build
Roof Trusses and Tiles

Roof Trusses

Picture of Roof Trusses

In order to allow adequate manufacturing and delivery time it makes sense to order your roof trusses once your build has reached first floor joist level, or window level if you are building a single story only. The trusses are always made to order specifically for each building in accordance with the architects plans, and they will need to be of appropriate structural strength and quality to ensure that they will do the job of supporting the roof in all conditions for decades to come.

The type of truss you require may already have been decided by your architect, if not please refer to our diagrams of common types of truss to establish which type will suit your particular design requirements. Special trusses for use where rooms are to be placed in the roof space are also available.

Parts of a truss diagram
Diagram by courtesy of Palgrave Brown UK Ltd

Ordering Trusses

A wide variety of different roof truss designs are available to suit most requirements. When ordering please supply architects drawings and all relevant measurements, plus details of the type and weight of roof tiles. Your Buildbase contact will be pleased to discuss your requirements and to help with the ordering.

Roof Truss Diagrams

Installation Notes

 

Roof Tiles

Buildbase have a comprehensive range of tiles from which to choose. You will need to decide whether the roof is something you will tackle yourself, or whether this is an area that calls for the services of a specialist. If you decide to sub-contract this work we recommend that you ensure the roofing contractor is a member of an appropriate trade body or federation, and that appropriate insurances and guarantees are available.

If necessary ask to see some examples of the contractors work on other properties so that you can satisfy yourself of their capability. Your Buildbase contact may be able to help you with names of contractors working in the local area.

Having decided on the choice of tiles for the project it can be a good idea to look at other properties in the area that have used the same type of roof tiles, as you can then assess how these look after weathering.

Current building regulations require appropriate ventilation of roof spaces to prevent condensation and damp affecting the structure or insulation within the roof space. This can be achieved in a number of different ways using special ventilation products that fit in the eaves, or in the roof ridge, or by using tile vents.

Marley Roof Tiles

Buildbase currently stock and service tiles from the following producers:

  • Marley Eternit - Website
  • Midland Slate & Tile - Website - reclaimed & new slates and tiles
  • Redland Roofing (Lafarge) - Website
  • Russell Roof Tiles (Cemex)- Website
  • Sandtoft Roof Tiles - Website
  • Koramic Tiles (Weinerberger) - Website
   
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