Lightweight Concrete Tile Weight

Lightweight concrete roof tile eaglelite is our lightweight fire safe roof tile that is available in some of our most established profiles and colors.

Lightweight concrete tile weight.

Depending on local availability special lightweight aggregates may also be included in the design for enhanced strength capability. Standard concrete as a density of around 2300kg m3 and lightweight concrete generally has. 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. Roof system components offer a dynamic performing roof system that helps to protect breathes and ages with the structure for.

Dektek s luxury tile decking is custom poured high strength concrete deck tiles that support more than 1 000 lbs per tile. The lightweight concrete has densities varying from 600 kg m to 1600 kg m and the type of the lightweight concrete required depends upon the application requirements such as load bearing capacity required presence of point loads exposure conditions surface finish tiles carpet vinyl flooring etc. Our sub six profiles and our flat lightweight 720 lbs. 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.

The concrete deck tiles are 1 thick and weigh approximately 10 5 lbs per square foot. Asphalt shingles weigh 150 400 pounds per square. 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.

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. Profiles are a fraction of the weight of our conventional roof tiles and are perfect for re roof projects. Sq malibu tile 550 lbs. Sq bel air tile 720 lbs.

Light weight screed density. Lightweight 1 4 lbs per sq ft 100 recyclable. 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.