Product Overview
Marley Hawkins Clay Plain Tiles are premium, natural clay tiles designed to combine traditional aesthetics with outstanding performance. Perfect for both heritage properties and contemporary builds, they deliver a timeless, high-quality finish that enhances any roofscape.
Manufactured to Marley’s exacting standards, these tiles provide exceptional durability, weather resistance, and strength, making them ideal for both pitched roofs and vertical cladding applications. Their rich clay colour and fine texture ensure a long-lasting, beautiful appearance that only improves with age.
Key Features
- Material: High-quality natural clay
- Classic Design: Smooth, plain tile finish with traditional character
- Durable: Frost and weather resistant for long-lasting performance
- Versatile Use: Suitable for roofs and vertical tiling applications
- Low Maintenance: Requires no painting or additional surface treatment
- Fire Resistant: Adds an extra level of safety to your roofing system
- Sustainable: Manufactured with responsibly sourced materials
Technical Data
Specification Details
- Tile Size 265mm x 165mm
- Minimum Pitch 30°
- Maximum Pitch 90°
- Minimum Headlap 65mm (roof) / 35mm (vertical)
- Maximum Gauge 100mm (roof) / 115mm (vertical)
- Cover Width 165mm (nominal)
- Covering Capacity 60 tiles/m² at 100mm gauge (roof) / 53 tiles/m² at 115mm gauge (vertical)
- Weight of Tiling 64kg/m² (roof) / 56kg/m² (vertical)
- Battens Required 10.0 lin.m/m² (roof) / 8.7 lin.m/m² (vertical)
- Recommended Batten Size 38mm x 25mm (for rafters/supports ? 600mm centres)
- Tile Nails 38mm x 2.65mm
Why Choose Marley Hawkins Clay Plain Tiles
The Marley Hawkins Clay Plain Tile is renowned for its quality, precision, and heritage appeal. Each tile offers exceptional dimensional accuracy and consistent colour, ensuring a perfect fit and finish across every installation.
Its versatility allows for use on pitched roofs, dormers, gables, and vertical cladding, providing a uniform aesthetic across your building. Backed by Marley’s reputation for excellence, these tiles offer peace of mind through decades of proven performance and style.
FAQs
1. What type of projects are Marley Hawkins Clay Plain Tiles suitable for?
These tiles are perfect for **heritage restorations, new builds, and extensions**, offering both traditional appeal and modern reliability for pitched roofs and vertical applications.
2. What is the minimum roof pitch for installation?
The minimum recommended pitch is **30°**, ensuring effective water runoff and long-term weather protection.
3. How many tiles are needed per square metre?
At a **100mm gauge (roof)**, approximately **60 tiles per m²** are required, while **53 tiles per m²** are needed for **vertical applications** at a 115mm gauge.