Gemini Twin Tile and Minislate FAQs

270mm long x 330mm wide.

Gemini – 5 colours, Farmhouse red, Amber mix, Black, Brown and Slate Grey.

Minislate – 2 colours, Slate Grey, and Slate Blue.

25º pitch

For advice on pitches between 22.5º and 17.5º please contact your local Roadstone location, which can be found here.

95mm

175mm

18 tiles per m²

Gemini / Minislate = 51kg/m².

Universal angle (18”/457mm long). Decorative ridge tiles are available for both profiles.

Yes, we have the Mono Ridge Tile.

It depends on site location and exposure. Generally, tiles are nailed at 25º; verges should be clipped using appropriate clip.  A plastic clip is available to enable secure fixing in exposed areas.

Clips are fixed at the tail of the tile and nailed to the side of the batten holding the course below. Roadstone supply batten clips and special clips for the verges and eaves.

45mm Aluminium Ringshank Nails.

3:1 (Sand:Cement) Do not use a lime mortar. You will also need dye for the pointing, usually 6kgs (30 ridges) for a standard house.

In order to comply with building regulations, all roofs must be ventilated. We supply Eave and Ridge ventilation systems. We also supply the Vent Tiles and the Vent Ridge Tile.

A specialised formed plastic verge system is available to provide a neat, mortar free verge and is available for Gemini and Minislate. The Dry Hip System provides a neat and attractive finish to the hip line without the use of mortar.

Dublin Roof Tile Sales Office

Tel: 014041275

Email: lwilliams@roadstone.ie