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Question for A4architect and Mr Pablo (roofing tips) part 2
a4architect.com
#31 Posted : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:02:36 AM
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@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.
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#32 Posted : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:31:10 AM
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a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.

Thank A4architect,
Seriously considering mainly due to water harvesting.The roof has normal Mabati. Should I replace or existing mabati can be like underlay?
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#33 Posted : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 10:18:43 AM
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it can remain as an underlay...
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african coloner
#34 Posted : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 1:45:12 PM
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a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works
wasee
#35 Posted : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 2:02:33 PM
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african coloner wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works


I also share the same thought, that clay tiles are among the heaviest.
One clay tile from clayworks weighs approx 3.3kgs when dry
plus the underlying roofing timber must be strong enough to support the weight.
Tokyo
#36 Posted: : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 2:28:43 PM
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wasee wrote:
african coloner wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works


I also share the same thought, that clay tiles are among the heaviest.
One clay tile from clayworks weighs approx 3.3kgs when dry
plus the underlying roofing timber must be strong enough to support the weight.

That is my main concern considering the existing roofing built to support mabati
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#37 Posted : Tuesday, March 31, 2015 4:56:35 PM
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african coloner wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works


concrete tiles are the heaviest. clay is lighter. a thorough roof truss structural integrity check is needed to be done by your structural engineer to see if there will be new truss addition for support.
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lekamu
#38 Posted : Friday, April 03, 2015 9:04:00 PM
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a4architect.com wrote:
african coloner wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works


concrete tiles are the heaviest. clay is lighter. a thorough roof truss structural integrity check is needed to be done by your structural engineer to see if there will be new truss addition for support.


[quote=a4architect.com] for a flat concrete roof, to make it waterproof, can terrazo help? Am thinking of making a concrete flat roof of a maisonette....
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Felipe
#39 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2016 9:46:03 AM
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lekamu wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
african coloner wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works


concrete tiles are the heaviest. clay is lighter. a thorough roof truss structural integrity check is needed to be done by your structural engineer to see if there will be new truss addition for support.


[quote=a4architect.com] for a flat concrete roof, to make it waterproof, can terrazo help? Am thinking of making a concrete flat roof of a maisonette....


@ Pablo, @a4architect.com mko wapi? Pl enlighten us on flat vs pitched roofs especially on cost, structural and maintenance. I see its becoming a trend in many homes.
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#40 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2016 6:17:53 PM
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Felipe wrote:
lekamu wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
african coloner wrote:
a4architect.com wrote:
@tokyo, clay tiles are a superb roof finish..cost effective, light weight and attractive to look at.


4architect, I thought clay tiles are heaviest? i mean the ones from clay works


concrete tiles are the heaviest. clay is lighter. a thorough roof truss structural integrity check is needed to be done by your structural engineer to see if there will be new truss addition for support.


[quote=a4architect.com] for a flat concrete roof, to make it waterproof, can terrazo help? Am thinking of making a concrete flat roof of a maisonette....


@ Pablo, @a4architect.com mko wapi? Pl enlighten us on flat vs pitched roofs especially on cost, structural and maintenance. I see its becoming a trend in many homes.

People chose flat roof because they mostly need to use the space not as a cost consideration. A slab is definitely more expensive than trusses + any roofing material
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