Specifications for the Ludlow Major roof tiles:

Size: 420mm X 330mm
Minimum pitch of 25° for a smooth surfaced tile with a 75mm headlap
Minimum pitch of 30° for a granular surfaced tile with a 75mm headlap
Minimum pitch of 22.5° for a smooth surfaced tile with a 100mm headlap

Characterized by two wide channels the Marley Ludlow Major is a very low profiled tile that offers strong lines to contrast light and shade. This simple tile isn’t as popular as it’s smaller cousin the Ludlow Plus but is still a versatile tile and suitable for new build and refurbishments alike.

The Major is constructed from concrete with a choice of seven surface colours and two finishes – smooth or granular.

Tile is available in the following colours:

• Antique Brown
• Greystone
• Dark Red
• Smooth Grey
• Smooth Brown
• Old English Dark Red
• Mosborough Red

Tile Coverage

This tile measures 420mm x 330mm making it a large tile by any standard. If laid with a 75mm headlap expect a coverage of around 9.8 tiles per square metre. That figure increases to 10.6 tiles if laid with a 100mm headlap.

Fixing Battens and Transport

The profile of a tile can make a big difference to the speed in which they are stacked and laid to the roof. The Ludlow Major has a very low profile and is easy to stack and transport, this is a tile that can be laid with great speed. It’s large size ensures any roofer can cover a large area in the shortest possible time.

Battens should be spaced 450mm apart if using 38mm x 25mm batten and 600mm apart if using the stringer and more sturdy 50mm x 25mm variant.

This tile is secured to the roof through the pre-drilled hole with a single fixing nail measuring 55mm x 3.35mm.

Tile Weight

While this is a sturdy concrete tile, the weight is kept to a minimum by it’s low profile. High profiled tiles that are constructed with a “roll” are usually much heavier.

Expect a laid weight of 45kg per square metre if put down with a 75mm headlap. Expect 47kg per square metre on a headlap of 100mm.

For more information on the manufacturer please visit the Marley Roofing page